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The marine chronometer known as H1, was used to calculate a ship's longitudinal position. His design was unique as the timekeeping piece was unaffected by the change in temperature and also vessel motion.

John Harrison continued to improve on his original design developing the H2, H3 and the H4. each step making the timekeeper smaller and more reliable. The H4 resembles a pocket watch

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