A LOG BOOK, Containing THE PROCEEDINGS on Board the "BARHAM" from the Cape of Good Hope to London. Commanded by Capt. Gimblett, commencing Feb. 20th 1850. Kept by Richard Parker, Midshipman.

Parker, Richard. Midshipman.

Published by Printed for, and Published by Charles Wilson., LONDON, 1850

About this Item

Slim Large Quarto. A manuscript Nautical Log Book, 29 pp. in a neat pen hand in contemporary blue card boards [worn] containing the proceedings on board " The BARHAM " leaving from Cape of Good Hope, February 20th 1850, arriving London 15th April 1850. Commanded by Captain Gimblett, kept by Richard Parker, Midshipman. With notes. courses, winds, fresh gales with squalls, heavy seas and much water over all. Rev. G.W. Mahon performed divine service Sunday March 3rd 1850. Saw the Island of St. Helena, on Monday March 4th, moderate trade and fair weather. Sick Mr Bicknell & Mcknight, Robert Gower, and David Sherwood. Saw the Island of Ascenscion Friday March 8th 1850. Good Copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A LOG BOOK, Containing THE PROCEEDINGS on Board the "BARHAM" from the Cape of Good Hope to London. Commanded by Capt. Gimblett, commencing Feb. 20th 1850. Kept by Richard Parker, Midshipman.
• Publisher: Printed for, and Published by Charles Wilson., LONDON
• Publication Date: 1850
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good