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  Beaufort scale - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Beaufort scale is an empirical measure for the intensity of the wind based mainly on sea-state or wave conditions.
The scale was adapted to non-naval use from the 1850s, with the Beaufort numbers being tied to cup anemometer rotations.
Taiwan uses the Beaufort scale extended in 1944 with Forces 13-17 to better represent the wind caused by typhoons.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beaufort_scale   (475 words)

  
 Weather Doctor's Weather People and History: The Weather Legacy of Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort
Francis Beaufort was born in 1774, in County Meath, Ireland, the son of the Reverend Daniel Augustus Beaufort, the Rector of Navan.
Beaufort's assignment during the years 1811 and 1812 led him to the Eastern Mediterranean off Asia Minor for a combined hydrographic study and patrol mission against the pirates operating out of the Levant.
In 1829, Beaufort was appointed Hydrographer to the Admiralty.
www.islandnet.com /~see/weather/history/beaufort.htm   (1395 words)

  
 Walkabout - Beaufort
Beaufort is located on the Western Highway, 158 km north-west of Melbourne, between Ballarat and Ararat.
Radical activist, labour leader and poet, Bernard O'Dowd was born at Beaufort in 1866, although his attempts to set up a local school failed as his free-thinking, skeptical attitude to conventional religiosity and wayward spiritualism were unpopular.
Beaufort is quite an historic town but there is little information that is readily available on the town's heritage buildings.
www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/VICBeaufort.shtml   (1364 words)

  
 Britannia Biographies: Cardinal Henry Beaufort, Bishop of Winchester & Chancellor of England
Henry Beaufort was the grandson of King Edward III, being second son of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, by his mistress, Catherine Roet, the wife of Sir Hugh Swynford.
Beaufort always remained a steady supporter of the House of Lancaster, but his opposition to Thomas Arundel, Archbishop of Canterbury, and his party led to conflict with the Government.
A dispute over the estate of Henry Beaufort's elder brother, the Marquis of Dorset, widened the breach between the two factions and, when, in 1411, the Prince of Wales suggested that his father abdicate in his favour, both he and Henry were dismissed from the Royal Council.
www.britannia.com /bios/hbeaufrt.html   (1076 words)

  
 Beaufort, Henry on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
When in 1422 the infant Henry VI succeeded to the throne, Beaufort became involved in a vigorous struggle for power with Humphrey, duke of Gloucester.
Beaufort's enormous wealth (he loaned money to the government for the war in France) and political skill gave him the advantage, and he served again as chancellor (1424-26).
Beaufort defeated (1432) an attempt by Gloucester to remove him from the see of Winchester and by 1437 enjoyed complete ascendancy.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/B/BeaufrtH1.asp   (484 words)

  
 Whittaker Creek Yacht Harbor Charters
Beaufort has long been hailed as the "Gateway to the Caribbean," and in the fall, as the western edge of the Gulf Stream veers to within 40 miles of the inlet, fresh northwest winds carry eager sailors out into the Atlantic.
Beaufort's importance as a major seaport waned with the expanded settlement and growth in the Northeast, so the town turned to whaling, crabbing, and boatbuilding for its survival.
The Beaufort Historical Society (919) 728-5225 conducts daily tours of the restored homes in the area and includes a visit to the old cemetery.
www.whittakercreek.com /destinations/beaufort.html   (425 words)

  
 South Carolina State Library Beaufort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Both Beaufort County and its county seat of Beaufort were named for Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort (1684-1714), one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.
Beaufort, the second oldest town in South Carolina, was founded in 1710.
Federal troops occupied Beaufort in December 1861, and the first school in the South for freed slaves was established during the Civil War at what is now Penn Center on St. Helena Island.
www.state.sc.us /scsl/beau.html   (222 words)

  
 Town of Beaufort, NC
The small coastal Town of Beaufort is the third oldest town in North Carolina founded in 1709 and "formally" established in 1713.
The colonial legislature of North Carolina voted to establish a "Port of Beaufort" by its Act of 1723.
Beaufort has a Historic District that was officially entered into the National Register of Historic Places in May 1974.
www.beaufortnc.org   (212 words)

  
 North Carolina History and Fiction Digital Library - Beaufort County: two centuries of its history   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Beaufort County is an integral part of the the State and Nation.
Beaufort County is one of the seven oldest counties extant in North Carolina.
Beaufort County lies in the coastal plane of North Carolina, roughly between 35° 15′ and 35° 40′ north latitude, and 76° 30′ and 77° 15′ west longitude.
digital.lib.ecu.edu /historyfiction/document/reb/entire.html   (15623 words)

  
 The Beaufort Gazette: Briefs
The Beaufort County Democratic Party Convention is scheduled to convene to elect new county officers and delegates to the state convention beginning at 10 a.m.
Beaufort police are searching for Anthony Lamar Frazier, 35, in connection with a burglary of a downtown business, but police wouldn't say which one.
A Beaufort High School student was attacked Wednesday morning while waiting for school to start, and a 15-year-old who's not a student at the school was arrested after he was found with a.22 caliber rifle, police said.
www.beaufortgazette.com /local_news/briefs   (812 words)

  
 Beaufort Tours - Guided
Beaufort has a tremendous amount of sights and natural history.
With a guided tour, not only will you see all the attractions in Beaufort, but also learn a lot of facts and information on the history from local guides who know all about it.
Beaufort has guided tours that cover all areas of interest, from horse drawn carriage tours, walking and even water tours.
www.beaufortusa.com /guides.htm   (171 words)

  
 Beaufort Museum
The Beaufort Museum was acquired by HBF from the City of Beaufort in 2001 and continues to be the repository of Beaufort's manmade history.
The Arsenal: is one of the most significant historical sites in Beaufort, located at 713 Craven St., it was completed in 1798 following a federal mandate to create a militia and a state order to build a powder magazine and a laboratory for the making of shot and explosives.
Because Beaufort led the secessionist movement in the 1850s, local citizens raised money to expand the building in 1852.
www.historic-beaufort.org /beaufortmuseumpage.htm   (230 words)

  
 Beaufort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The name of a town and commune in Luxembourg: Beaufort, Luxembourg.
The name Beaufort originates because the soil in the area was owned by the Duke of Beaufort.
The Welsh name for Beaufort, 'Cendl (or Cendle)', survives in street names in Beaufort and Cwm (south of Ebbw Vale).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beaufort   (250 words)

  
 Beaufort South Carolina Real Estate * Country Homes * Farms For Sale * South carolina Land * Waterfront * Businesses * ...
Sea." Beaufort County is the fastest growing county in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina.
Beaufort is the county seat while Hilton Head Island is located in the southern part of Beaufort County.
Beaufort is a city rich in history, Southern hospitality and charm.
www.unitedcountrybeaufort.com   (344 words)

  
 Beaufort, The Insiders Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Nearby is Beaufort, a quaint seaport brimming with charm, history, a boardwalk and tree-lined streets.
Beaufort is the third-oldest town in North Carolina and was named for Englishman Henry Somerset, the Duke of Beaufort.
Beaufort was incorporated in 1722 and has been the seat of Carteret County since then.
www.insiders-beaufort.com   (438 words)

  
 Government - Beaufort County's Virtual Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Beaufort County's government consists of 7 commissioners and 1 county manager.
Most of Eastern Beaufort County is represented by Walter B Jones Jr in the US Congress 3rd District; while most of Western (and south of the Pamlico River) is represented by Eva Clayton in the US Congress 1st District.
Zeno Edwards represents Beaufort County in the NC House of Representatives (District 2)
www.beaufort-county.com /government.htm   (158 words)

  
 Admiral Francis Beaufort
Francis Beaufort was born in 1774 in County Meath, Ireland and began his nautical career at 13 as a cabin boy in the Navy.
Whilst on assignment in 1812, which was a combined hydro graphic study and patrol mission against the pirates operating out of the Levant the mission came under attack and Beaufort got hit in the groin by sniper fire, leaving him with a fractured hip.
Beaufort invented the Beaufort Scale in 1806, and used it from then onwards, the Royal Navy then adopted his method in 1838, although over the next hundred years the Beaufort scale was slightly adapted it is still based around Francis Beaufort's concept.
www.r-p-r.co.uk /admiral_francis_beaufort.htm   (262 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Lady Margaret Beaufort
Her father, the grandson of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster and great-grandson of Edward III, having died when she was three years old, she was brought up by her mother with the greatest care and devotion.
She was instrumental in bringing to an end the disastrous Wars of the Roses; her son, the head of the Lancastrian party, who, as a result of the victory of Bosworth (1485) became King Henry VII, took in marriage Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV.
Lady Margaret Beaufort was an exceedingly religious woman–"to God and to the Churche full obedient and tractable sechyng his honour and plesure full besyly" (Mornynge Remembraunce),–and a model of piety and devotion.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/02376a.htm   (708 words)

  
 beaufort south carolina | traveler
Take a tour of Beaufort’s historical architecture and sights and scenes from around the area.
Beaufort, SC is home to many fine restaurants for any budget.
Beaufort is home to Parris Island and other symbols of our nation’s military and history.
www.beauforttraveler.com   (239 words)

  
 Beaufort News
The Beaufort County Stormwater Utility Board on Wednesday rejected sending the long-overdue stormwater master plan to County Council on a 3-1 vote with one abstention.
Workmen with Beaufort County Public Works unload the Norman Mansson sculpture Thursday morning at the entrance of the Beaufort library.
The Beaufort County School District disclosed last week four Seabrook sites it's considering for the north-area high school, including a parcel that was the source of protest at a school board meeting about two...
www.topix.net /city/beaufort-sc   (672 words)

  
 Beaufort Inn
At the Beaufort Inn you'll experience a present and past you won't forget.
Guests at the Beaufort Inn can enjoy many daytime and evening activities...walk along tree-lined streets...view a wide variety of fishing trawlers and sailing boats from around the world...dine in comfort and style...shop for antiques, traditional crafts and casual clothes.
Once you stay at the Beaufort Inn, You will be a friend for life.
www.beaufort-inn.com   (204 words)

  
 Golfing Vacation Ireland - Beaufort Golf Club Killarney - Killarney Golf Courses
Beaufort Golf Club is set in a valley overlooked by Ireland's highest mountains - the Beaufort golf course is just a few minutes from Killarney golf club.
Beaufort Golf Course Killarney is part of Churchtown Estate, the centre piece of which is the Georgian house built in 1740 by Sir Roland Blennerhassett.
The entrance to the course is lined with two hundred year old trees and the pineapples which crown the gate pillars are a traditional symbol of hospitality.
www.beaufortgolfclub.com   (364 words)

  
 Crystal Coast Attractions | NC's Central Coast | Insiders' Guide®
Cared for by the Beaufort Historical Association, the site annually hosts nearly 60,000 visitors, who tour the buildings and participate in the tours, classes, workshops and historical re-enactments scheduled throughout the year.
The Old Beaufort Museum Gift Shop is also here (see our Shopping chapter) as well as loads of information about the town of Beaufort and other not-to-be-missed attractions.
The Beaufort Historical Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to research, education and the preservation of Carteret County's significant history.
www.insiders.com /crystalcoast/main-attractions2.htm   (3652 words)

  
 Beaufort County North Carolina Genealogy
Beaufort Regiment of the Militia 1781 by Donald E. Roe
A new pictorial history of Washington, and portions of Beaufort County.
In 1696 the county of Bath was established and in 1705 the present Beaufort County was established as Pampticough precinct.
www.usgennet.org /usa/nc/county/beaufort   (530 words)

  
 Beaufort, SC : Introduction | Frommers.com
Introduction to Beaufort, SC Some 30 miles north of Hilton Head Island, Beaufort (Low Country pronunciation bew-fort) is an old seaport with narrow streets shaded by huge live oaks and lined with 18th-century homes.
Beaufort has been used as a setting for several films, including The Big Chill.
Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, 1106 Carteret St. (P.O. Box 910), Beaufort, SC 29901 (tel.
www.frommers.com /destinations/beaufortsc/1799010001.html   (506 words)

  
 Beaufort - This popular tourist destination in the South Carolina Lowcountry is home to beautiful waterfront vistas and ...
Beaufort - This popular tourist destination in the South Carolina Lowcountry is home to beautiful waterfront vistas and historic architecture.
Welcome to Beaufort, SC Great golf is as natural as the giant, moss-covered oaks that are home to the families of wildlife that abound in this area.
You will not feel crowded, although you may have company, mother deer with her fawns, great blue heron, snowy egrets or even a dozen alligators may play a part of your round of golf.
www.beaufort.com /golf.htm   (683 words)

  
 Beaufort, NC - On The Crystal Coast, The Altantic Sea Coast Of North Carolina - History, Events, Attractions - Ocean ...
Beaufort, NC - On The Crystal Coast, The Altantic Sea Coast Of North Carolina - History, Events, Attractions - Ocean Beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway
Pronounced ''Bo-furt'' by natives, the picturesque and historic ''Beaufort Town'' was established as a seaport with the right to collect customs, in 1722.
During the American Revolution, it was the third largest port in the state.
www.beaufort-nc.com   (73 words)

  
 A well-made Beaufort is hard to beat
Made in the Savoie from unpasteurized cow's milk, Beaufort is one of France's 36 AOC (appellation d'origine controlée) cheeses, which means that its manufacture is strictly regulated.
The most sought-after Beaufort, known as Beaufort d'alpage (Alpine Beaufort), is made in mountain chalets between June and September, from the milk of cows grazing above 5,000 feet.
The curds for Beaufort are first cooked gently in copper cauldrons to expel whey, then ladled into cloth bags and shaped into rounds with the help of large wooden hoops.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/12/18/WIG3V3OQO01.DTL   (527 words)

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