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S. Christian, notes of a trip to Europe and return
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0011
Abstract
This journal documents the return voyage of S. Christian from Liverpool, England, to New York City on the liner Campania after a sightseeing trip to Europe.
Dates:
1900 July 11-September 1
Journal of a voyage from Boston to Rio de Janeiro on board ship Franklin
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0064
Abstract
Journal kept by Robert Possac Rogers aboard the ship Franklin documenting the voyage from Boston to Rio de Janeiro between October 5, 1842, and November 26, 1842.
Dates:
1842 October 5-November 26, 1847
Forecastle journals
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0085
Abstract
This journal, named after the forecastle or upper forward deck of a sailing ship, was kept by American sailor Archibald Wilson during the period 1842-1843 and documents five trips taken while serving aboard the ships James Edwards, Pioneer of Alexandria, and James Perkins. The journal entries document meteorological conditions, events of the day, duties performed aboard the ship, Wilson's...
Dates:
1842-1883; Majority of material found within 1842-1843