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Ferdinand Hassler directing the movement of the great theodolite to the station

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Description

Ferdinand Hassler directing the movement of the great theodolite to the station.Working on Fire Island, about 1837.Sketch by John Farley.

Credit

NOAA Photo Library, NOAA Central Library; NOAA Central Library

Display Date

1836?

Location

New York, Fire Island

Collection

Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey

Geodesy

Getting There

On Horseback, Dog Sled

Keywords

Getting There

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