[30] It was High Water at Chester and Frodsham-Bridge, at 38 Minutes past I.

[31] Articles parted with, to check the first Descent at Bellair, near Frodsham: and to ascend the second Time.

To check the first Descent. Pounds. Ounces.
Ballast, at twice:

24

0
To clear Trees and Hedges, and re-ascend:
Barometer and Frame,

0

12​1⁄2
Basket with Tunning Dish and Bottles (except the Flask with Brandy and Water)

4

10
Half Mile of Twine on the Reel

1

0
Speaking Trumpet

0

8​1⁄2
Woollen Gloves

0

1

—————

31

0

24

0

—————

Remains for Re-ascent

7

0

[32] The Sun’s Azimuth from the North Point Westward, being 118.26′: its Supplement to 180° is 61°.34′ South westerly: i. e. South West by West, half West nearly.

[33] The Length of the Shadows being more than double the Height of the Objects: see [34].

[34] To find the Length of the Shadow at half past III.

(See Section 84, [Note [25].)

Given Lat. of Chester,

53°

12′

 To find Sun’s Alt.
Sun’s Dec.

5

29
Hour III, 30M.

52

30

This is the Case of an oblique spheric Triangle, wherein are two Sides and one Angle between them given, to find the Sun’s Azimuth, and the Sun’s Co-Alt.

Side

84.

31

 Sum of Sides

121.

19
Side

36.

48

 Diff. of Sides

47.

43