New light on the second Hydrographer of the Navy

What is it about?

Discusses an important new book throwing light on Thomas Hurd's hydrographic survey of the Bermudan archipelago. Hurd applied skills acquired in North America during work with Army counterparts. Comment is made on the author's analysis of these techniques and their results.

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Why is it important?

The review high-lights the invaluable new information which the author has found on the early life of an important figure in British naval history.