What a stupid article...or an article for the stupid.
The 1872 measurements would only be significant if:
1. They had ocean temperature measurements from the same locations from 1737, from which they theoretically could establish a trend
2. They had ocean temperature measurements from the same locations immediately prior to and periodically after the industrial revolution and the associated increase in the use of CO2 producing hydrocarbon energy sources that came with it.
In other words, the article is complete BS.
Actually, the title is a complete lie, because it says ‘135 Years of Records’ - but that’s not the case.
They’re only comparing a 135 year old record made by one ship to some modern day measurements.
The earth as been warming since the last glacial period...
Evidence of warming over the long term isn’t in dispute.
The issue is man causing it.
So far there is zero evidence man is.