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==About== | ==About== | ||
| − | 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. | ||
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<gallery widths="200px" heights="160px"> | <gallery widths="200px" heights="160px"> | ||
| − | Image: | + | Image:Lancaster-uk-22-may-08-photo.jpg|The coordinates are in the bay. |
| + | Image:Lancaster-uk-22-may-08.png|Coordinates as generated by the original algorithm. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Expeditions with photos]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Not reached - Mother Nature]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:59, 7 August 2019
Note: This expedition used an old version of the Geohashing algorithm before the 30W Time Zone Rule was enacted.
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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.
People
Nick Taylor, around 9pm.
Photos
The coordinates are in the bay.
Coordinates as generated by the original algorithm.
