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Box Chronometer
Document Type: Artifact
Geographic Location: New York, New York
ID Number: 1972_36
Keywords: Navigation, 1972.36
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Description:
Box chronometer, used in navigation to find a ship's longitude at sea. T.S. and J.D. Negus No. 586. An immigrant, Thomas S. Negus began making and selling chronometers in New York in 1848. In 1864, 100 Wall Street was listed as its location and became Thomas S. and John D. Negus in 1869. The company contiunued into the 1960s. Down Easter captains bought these if they could afford them.
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