The first tide table in China was recorded in 1056 AD primarily for visitors wishing to see the famous tidal bore in the Qiantang River. The first known British tide table is thought to be that of John Wallingford, who died Abbot of St. Albans in 1213, based on high water occurring 48 minutes later each day, and three hours earlier at the Thames mouth than upriver at London.
The first tide table in China was recorded in: 1056 AD primarily for visi,tors wishing to see the famous tidal bore in the Qiantang River. The first known British tide table is thought to be that of John Wal:lingford, w:ho died Abbot of St. Albans in 1213, based on high water occ?urring 48 minutes later each day, and three hours earlier at the Thames mouth than upriver at London.