Capt Sir William Fraser
Capt Sir William Fraser, Bar F.R.S, (d.1818), one of the Elder Brethren of Trinity House, (1737 - 1818) on left a rolled chart of Papua New Guinea and holding a receipt for clear distance from sun and stars effects. He is know for the first to fix the longitude at sea through lunar observation
Picture No
10726172
Media ID
47602513
Size
3735px x 5427px
(5.0MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Engraving by Benj. Smith in 1806 after painting by Geo Romney 1792
