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Re: The Nautical Day
From: Henry Halboth
Date: 2004 Feb 7, 11:59 -0500
From: Henry Halboth
Date: 2004 Feb 7, 11:59 -0500
For older references try Norie's Epitome, 1839 edition, commencing on page 152, where a relatively complete discussion will be found - including ... " The nautical or sea day begins at noon, or 12 hours before the civil day ...., etc.". But you can read it for yourself. Henry