Solving Longitude's Mystery
Determining longitude at sea posed a significant challenge, leading to the British Parliament's Longitude Act of 1714, which offered a substantial prize for a solution. While astronomical techniques showed promise on land, they faltered on the unpredictable ocean. The breakthrough came with the development of a reliable marine chronometer, a feat achieved by an innovative clockmaker after decades of persistence, ultimately revolutionizing navigation.In this clip
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