More than just charts
Hydrographic expertise within the Admiralty, 1795–1829
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12698124 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Adrian Webb (Virgin Care, corresponding author), A M Webb (0009-0000-9633-4088) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 43-54 |
| Publication date | 2014-01-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal for Maritime Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1469-1957 • E-ISSN: 2153-3369 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/21533369.2014.906178 |
| OpenAlex | W1982828884 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 5 |
The Hydrographic Office is commonly known for its navigational charts. However, there is plenty of evidence to show how although chart production and supply was its main objective, there were also many other areas of activity in which it was involved. The head of this department was the Hydrographer to the Admiralty Board, a man well versed in hydrographic surveying and navigation, but also many other aspects of the wider field of nautical science. Individuals approached the Hydrographer for advice on a range of nautical matters. He, in return, acted as a consultant, providing free advice on areas of his expertise; advice that was given to civilians and military personnel. The office of Hydrographer to the Admiralty Board soon became recognised as the Admiralty's and Royal Navy's expert in all matters relating to navigation, charting and nautical science
Aeronautics · Archaeology · Cartography · Chart · Geography · Hydrographic survey · Hydrography · Nautical chart · Nautical mile · Navy · On board · Operations research · Plan (archaeology · Political science · Engineering · Historical Geography and Cartography · History · Law · Geology · Oceanography
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,18 |
| Citation span | 2015 - 2024 (10) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |