- FitzRoy's Storm Barometer
Bib No.:
- 631835
Level:
- Item
Archive Reference:
- MET/4/3/42
Creator:
- Negretti and Zambra
Date:
- c.1875
Extent of unit:
- 26cmx21cmx27cm
Description:
- Made by Negretti and Zambra of London around 1875. This barometer was designed by Admiral FitzRoy to measure atmospheric pressure in inches of mercury and its function was to assist in warning ships at sea of approaching bad weather. Weather sayings were included in the design to enable mariners to produce their own weather forecasts. The case is made of oak, with the thermometer positioned on the trunk of the barometer. The thermometer scale is in black on a white background. At the top of the barometer is the mercury scale, weather sayings, Patent No. 1549 and the makers name: Negretti and Zambra instrument makers to her Majesty.
Media Type:
- Artefact
Language:
- N/A
Conditions Governing Access:
- Open
Conditions Governing Reproduction:
Owning Organisation:
- Met Office
Location:
- Library
Collection:
- Archive Collection
Status:
- Reference Only
Location (Room/Bay):
- Library Display Cabinet 8