Longitude

Act 1714

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Cartographers wrongly positioned the Isles of Scilly by eight nautical miles, a navigational error that contributed to

the wrecking of four warships, with the loss of more than 1,400 lives including Admiral Shovell. Making this one of

the worst 18th century non-combat maritime disasters outside the realms of war.

the worst 18th century non-combat maritime disasters outside the realms of war.