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Ferdinand Hassler directing movement of the Great Theodolite on Fire Island

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Description

Ferdinand Hassler directing movement of the Great Theodolite on Fire Island.Angle measurements at the end points of the Fire Island Base Line.Probably sketched by Assistant John Farley

Credit

NOAA Photo Library, NOAA Central Library; NOAA Central Library

Display Date

1836

Location

Fire Island, New York

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