Place Label/Name: Greenwich Naval Hospital

Lat. 51°29’00.08” N - Long. 0°00’14.29” W Google Map Link



Short Description:
Greenwich Naval Hospital was founded in 1694, from a former Royale Palace. The hospital was meant to house and pay seamen incapable of service, and did so until 1869 when it became the Royal Naval College. Jefferson probably visited the site only for its architectural splendor. Media: Photographs http://www.greenwich-guide.org.uk/assets/college2.jpg http://www.terragalleria.com/europe/london/maritime-greenwich/pictu

Record created by Robert Manoso
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Jefferson pays for the Observatory and Hospital at Greenwich