Admiral FitzRoy's Storm Barometer, also known as a Fishery Barometer

Robert FitzRoycirca 1860

Barometer designed by Robert FitzRoy to improve safety at sea for fishing communities not in receipt of storm warnings.

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Title: Admiral FitzRoy's Storm Barometer, also known as a Fishery Barometer
Creator: Robert FitzRoy (1805-1865), Meteorological Office
Date Created: circa 1860
Provenance: Met Office, National Meteorological Archive
Rights: @ Met Office
External Link: Discover the collections of the National Meteorological Library and Archive

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