Why was John Harrison denied the Longitude Prize?
a) He took too long and the resulting chronometers were very costly; meanwhile, an inexpensive alternative was developed.
b) Because he was not from an upper-class and naval background, he was passed over by the prize committee.
Consider This: What did The British Mariner’s Guide and a sextant do to help solve the Longitude Problem? See 4.5: Narrative: The Globe on a Grid.
c) He lost out to James Cook, who solved the problem more quickly.
Consider This: What did The British Mariner’s Guide and a sextant do to help solve the Longitude Problem? See 4.5: Narrative: The Globe on a Grid.
d) Jealous watchmakers in London sabotaged his efforts by denying him materials needed to complete the task.
Consider This: What did The British Mariner’s Guide and a sextant do to help solve the Longitude Problem? See 4.5: Narrative: The Globe on a Grid.
a) He took too long and the resulting chronometers were very costly; meanwhile, an inexpensive alternative was developed.
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