Biography Of John Harrison

Biography Of John Harrison   John Harrison, 24 March 1693 – 24, March 1776, was a watchmaker and carpenter. The marine chronometer, which allows a ship to know its longitude at sea (position with east-west access), was his invention. This was crucial in the development of long-distance maritime navigation, which was extremely important in the eighteenth century.   Short Bio John Harrison John Harrison was born near Wakefield, West Yorkshire. John Harrison was the son of a carpenter father. John joined his father in the carpentry industry. He developed a love for music and learned how clocks worked. He would, …

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