Industrial Revolution. Episode 1: Chronometer (1761) - John Harrison

🌊 Dive into the remarkable story of John Harrison, the self-taught clockmaker whose ingenuity forever changed the course of maritime navigation. In this episode of TimeFrame Tales
, we explore the life and legacy of Harrison, the inventor of the marine chronometer, a device that solved the centuries-old problem of calculating longitude at sea.
🕰️ From his humble beginnings in Yorkshire to his groundbreaking inventions that reshaped global exploration, join us on a journey through time and history. Discover how Harrison's pursuit of precision led to the creation of the world's first reliable sea clock, a feat that brought safety to the seas and accuracy to the maps of the world.
⚓ But Harrison's story is more than a tale of innovation. It's a narrative intertwined with the expansion of empires, the shaping of global trade routes, and the unforeseen consequences of technological advancement.
📜 In this episode:
The Early Life of John Harrison: From Carpenter to Clockmaker
Solving the Longitude Problem: The Quest for Accurate Sea Navigation
Harrison's Chronometers: From H1 to the Revolutionary H4
The Global Impact: How Precise Navigation Changed the World
The Dual Legacy: Innovation's Bright Light and Shadows
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🧵 Stay tuned for our next episode: "The Spinning Jenny: Weaving a New World," where we unravel the story of James Hargreaves and his invention that revolutionized the textile industry.
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I find it strange that there is no mention of the fact that Harrison was underpaid for his inventions. Took him years if not decades to get the full worth of the prize. By then he was an old man.