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Bleek finds it possible to maintain Christian beliefs while embracing scientific advancement in, for example, meteorology, as new insights into natural phenomena emerge. Science also erodes the superstitious uncertainty of mysticism. More accurate understandings of natural forces make mathematical forecasting and damage control possible. Admiral Fitzroy's weather forecasting uses coordinated observations, reports, and the overall compilation of data. He, like Bleek, believes it can save lives. Bleek argues for its urgent introduction at the Cape of Storms, where wrecks abound through no fault of the Port Captain (for whom he crafts a rebuttal). Monitoring infrastructure will inform preventative and mitigative measures to offset damage and mortality and is worth any cost. Prioritising entertainment and neglecting investment in early-warning systems and sea rescue infrastructure equates to manslaughter.

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20/05/1865

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Fitzroy (founder of weather forcasting [captain the Beagle for Charles Darwin as he was compiling research for his Origin of Species). 2nd expedition. Commander of the Beagle. 2nd governor of New Zealand? Brought to RSA (nicknamed "Hot Coffee"). Committed Suicide after Darwin published his landmark work before the captain's death. weather strategioes, charts, coined term "weather forecast[s]". descendant of the Duke of Grafton, Hannoverian illegitimate, slit his throat like the Viscount ...bridge (check WIkipedia). (captained the HMS Beagle) (accompanied Charles Darwin's Origin of Species voyage)

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