Sabine received support for his magnetic research from Sir John Barrow, secretary of the Admiralty, and the Royal Society. From 1830 to 1837, stationed in Ireland, Sabine worked with Professor Humphrey Lloyd on a magnetic survey of Ireland, later extended to Scotland and England. Many of the instruments used were developed by Lloyd and Sabine and built by Howard Grubb & Son in Dublin. He also served as the secretary of the Royal Society from 1827 to 1829.
sabine received support for his magnetic research from sir john barrow secretary of the admiralty and the royal society from 1830 to 1837 stationed in ireland sabine worked with professor humphrey lloyd on a magnetic survey of ireland later extended to scotland and england many of the instruments used were developed by lloyd and sabine and built by howard grubb & son in dublin he also served as the secretary of the royal society from 1827 to 1829