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F. H. Grinlinton
Frederick Henry Grinlinton (27 March 1853 – 11 March 1938) was a British engineer who was the 11th Surveyor General of Ceylon. He entered the Ceylon Survey Department in 1870. He was appointed in 1896, succeeding David G. Mantell, and held the office until 1904. He was succeeded by Philip David Warren. After retiring in 1904, he traveled to the Federated Malay States to advise on the creation of a Malay surveying department. He was the son of Sir John Grinlinton. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Grinlinton, Frederick Henry Surveyors General of Ceylon 19th-century English engineers 20th-century English engineers 1853 births 1938 deaths Fellows of the Royal Meteorological Society Fellows of the Royal Geographical Society ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southampton
Southampton () is a port city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire in southern England. It is located approximately south-west of London and west of Portsmouth. The city forms part of the South Hampshire built-up area, which also covers Portsmouth and the towns of Havant, Waterlooville, Eastleigh, Fareham and Gosport. A major port, and close to the New Forest, it lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water, at the confluence of the River Test and Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south. Southampton is classified as a Medium-Port City . Southampton was the departure point for the and home to 500 of the people who perished on board. The Spitfire was built in the city and Southampton has a strong association with the ''Mayflower'', being the departure point before the vessel was forced to return to Plymouth. In the past century, the city was one of Europe's main ports for ocean liners and more recently, Southampton is known as the home port of some of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
