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| − | On [ | + | On [[2008-05-21|21st May 2008]], the day the algorithm was published, the geohash for [[Carlisle, United Kingdom|Carlisle]] using the [[30W Time Zone Rule|original algorithm]] was a spot on the coast near Silverdale at [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=54.179467%C2%B0,+-2.861537%C2%B0&ie=UTF8&ll=54.231524,-2.719116&spn=0.815554,2.570801&z=9&iwloc=addr 54.179467°, -2.861537°]. |
While Google maps shows this as being on land, it is actually in the treacherous sands of Morecambe Bay. The closest accessible location was a beach near small caravan park, visible on the aerial view. | While Google maps shows this as being on land, it is actually in the treacherous sands of Morecambe Bay. The closest accessible location was a beach near small caravan park, visible on the aerial view. | ||
Revision as of 18:12, 24 May 2008
Note: This expedition used an old version of the Geohashing algorithm before the 30W Time Zone Rule was enacted.
| Wed 21 May 2008 in 54,-2: 54.1794680, -2.8615360 geohashing.info google osm bing/os kml crox |
About
On 21st May 2008, the day the algorithm was published, the geohash for Carlisle using the original algorithm was a spot on the coast near Silverdale at 54.179467°, -2.861537°.
While Google maps shows this as being on land, it is actually in the treacherous sands of Morecambe Bay. The closest accessible location was a beach near small caravan park, visible on the aerial view.
Nick made a short video, available here.
People
Nick Taylor, around 9pm.
Photos
The coordinates are in the bay.
Coordinates as generated by the original algorithm.
