Práctica científica en el Pacífico centroamericano: Los viajes de José Moraleda (1802-1804)

Abstract

From the perspective of the history of science, this research seeks to understand the scientific field work carried out by captain Moraleda during his exploratory trip along the Pacific Ocean of Central America between 1802 and 1804. By means of studying his techniques, his instruments and his knowledge, we can identify the scientific characteristics proper of a marine's duty and those that yielded the geographic knowledge of America in the 18th century.