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133. Wilmington: Journal
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- Abstract: Journal of the voyage of the East India Company ship Wilmingtonfrom England to Bombay and back (Captain Charles Massey), 28 March 1734 to 22 August 1735. The Wilmingtondeparted from the Downs on 28 March 1734, and the journal covers the ship's visits to the following destinations (dates are those of arrival): 18 August 1734, Joanna [Anjouan]; 22 September 1734, Bombay; 23 October 1734, Surratt [Surat]; 22 November 1734, Gombaroon [Bandar-e ʻAbbās]; 22 December 1734, Bombay; 3 Feb 1734/5, Tellichery [Thalassery]; 11 February 1734/5 Anjango [Anchuthengu]; 26 April 1735, Cape [of Good Hope]; 24 May 1735, St Helena; 18 August 1735, Downs.The main part of the journal is a log book containing daily entries (although not for every day of the voyage) in seven columns: [Latitude by Observation, Latitude by Account, and Meridian Distance from a stated location], H [Hour], K [Knots], F [Fathoms], Courses, Winds, and a final column containing the date, remarks, and navigational observations. When the ship is at anchor the entries consist of remarks only. Information provided by these notes includes observations of weather and currents, sightings of land or other vessels, employment of the crew, and other miscellaneous remarks.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 1, and terminates at f 140; it is part of a larger physical volume of different shelfmarks in which every shelfmark has been given its own separate foliation sequence, i.e. non-consecutive; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The volume includes a sequence of blank pages, ff 115-134, which have not been digitised.
134. Winterton: Journal
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- Abstract: Journal of the East India Company ship Wintertonby Captain George Dundas. The journal covers the ship's voyage from England to Bombay and its return to England, between 14 January 1788 and 9 July 1790.The journal contains daily entries in six columns: H [Hour], Courses, K [Knots], F [Fathoms], Winds &c. [etcetera], and Remarks. When the ship is at anchor, the entries consist of remarks only. The journal records navigational information, weather, contact with other East India Company ships and French ships, commodities carried, and other remarks.The journal also includes:A list of the officers and crew on the Winterton, recording: names; stations (positions); place of entry; and whether they had run, had died or had been discharged (folios 2-3)A list of passengers from England and Bombay (folio 4).At the front of the journal (folio 1) is the inscription: 'This is my original journal George Dundas. Witnesses W[illiam] Raincork'.The entries record the ship's arrival at the following places: Blackwall, 21 January 1788 (folio 5); Portsmouth, 12 April 1788 (folio 11); Dunnose, Isle of Wight, 1 May 1788 (folio 12); St Jago [Santiago, Cape Verde], 26 May 1788 (folio 19); Cape Lagullus [Cape Agulhas], 26 July 1788 (folio 34); Johanna [Anjouan], 14 August 1788 (folio 39); Bombay, 6 September 1788 (folio 44); Tillecherry [Thalassery], 6 December 1788 (folio 52); Bombay, 30 December 1788 (folio 55); Surat, 21 February 1789 (folio 58); Mocha, 23 April 1789 (folio 66); Bombay, 4 September 1789 (folio 76); Cape Comorin [Kanyakumari], 19 January 1790 (folio 86); Cape of Good Hope, 5 March 1790 (folio 97); St Helena, 18 March 1790 (folio 101); and the Downs, 3 June 1790 (folio 118).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 1, and terminates at f 123; it is part of a larger physical volume of different shelfmarks in which this shelfmark has been given its own separate foliation sequence, i.e. non-consecutive; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
135. Windsor: Journal
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- Abstract: Journal of the East India Company ship, Windsor, kept by Captain Zachary Tovey. The journal covers the ship's voyage to Moco [Mocha, also written as Mokha in the journal] and Bombay [Mumbai]: 12 June 1711, Moco; 3 September 1711, Bombay; 6 October 1711, Anjengo [Anchuthengu, India]; 20 December 1711, Cape [of Good Hope]; 31 May 1712, Lisbon; 27 June 1712, Deptford.At the front of the journal (folio 1) is the inscription: 'This is [my] original Journal', signed by Zachary Tovey.The journal consists of daily entries in two columns. The first column contains the date and some navigational data, the second contains remarks on the wind, weather, courses, distances covered, sightings of other ships, and sightings of land. Some more general remarks are sometimes given.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 35; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers. The volume includes a sequence of blank pages, ff 36-87, which have not been digitised.
136. London: Journal
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- Abstract: Journal of the voyage of the Londonfrom England to Bombay, and back (Captain John Webb), 1763-65. The Londonwas at Muscatt [Muscat] from 12 to 20 January 1765; at Busheere [Bushire] from 5 to 14 February 1765; and at Muscatt [Muscat] again from 28 February to 2 March 1765.Inscribed: 'This is my Original Journal in my own hand writing. John Webb' (folio 1).The last entry in the Journal is dated 20 December 1765. The Journal is marked 'Recd [Received] 26 Decr 1765'.The Journal contains daily entries in six columns: H [Hour], Courses, K [Knots], F [Fathoms], Winds &c., and Remarks. When the ship is at anchor, the entries consist of remarks only. The Journal records navigational information, weather, contact with other East India Company ships, sightings of other vessels, commodities carried, maintenance of the ship, and general remarks.The record is part of a volume containing three separate log books: London: Journal, 1757-59 (IOR/L/MAR/B/1A-B); London: Journal, 1763-65 (folios 1-119, IOR/L/MAR/B/1D); and London: Journal, 1766-69 (IOR/L/MAR/B/1E).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at f 1, and terminates at f 119; it is part of a larger physical volume of different shelfmarks in which every shelfmark has been given its own separate foliation sequence, i.e. non-consecutive; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
137. Daniel Hall's Journals on Expedition(6 March 1628-10 Oct 1629) and Hopewell(14 Oct 1629-18 Dec 1629)
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- Abstract: The journal of the East India Company ships Expeditionand Hopewellis part of the Marine Department Records, Ships' Journals. It contains four logbooks kept by Masters' Mate Daniel Hall on board of the Expeditionbetween 6 March 1627 [New Style date 6 March 1628] and 10 October 1629, and on board of the Hopewell14 October to 18 December 1629. The logs provide general navigational information, notes of when the ships are at anchor, weather conditions, and records of miles, latitude, longitude, and accidents.Among the places mentioned in the logs are Bantum [Bantam/Banten], Island of Ormuse [Hormuz/Ormuz], Surratt [Surat], Gumbrount [Gombroon/Bandar-e ʻAbbās], Island of the Maurushie [Island of Marisha], the Cape of Good Hope, Sauldania Bay [Saldanha Bay], Batavia, St Augustine's Bay, Moheli and St Hellena [St Helena].Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 24; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.Pagination: the file also contains an original pagination sequence.
138. Journals on Sampson(10 Apr 1784-10 Aug 1787, Abraham Munott), Alexander(1789), Prince of Orange(1790) and Ossory(Fragment of log, 15 May 1792-20 May 1792)
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- Abstract: This volume includes journals on Sampson(10 April 1784-10 August 1787, Abraham Munott), Al exander(1789), Prince of Orange(1790) and Ossory(fragment of log, 15 May 1792-20 May 1792).Daily entries for when the ship was at sail consist of tables recording the following: hours (H), courses, knots (K), fathoms (F), other navigational measurements, and comments. The comments mostly relate to the following: wind and other weather conditions; sightings of land; sightings of, and interactions with, other ships; actions performed by the crew; and the course of the ship.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 1, and terminates at f 44; it is part of a larger physical volume of different shelfmarks in which this shelfmark has been given its own separate foliation sequence, i.e. non-consecutive; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
139. Journal on Roebuckand Hart, Richard Swan
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- Abstract: Journal of the voyages of the East India Company ships Roebuckand Hartkept by Richard Swan, in a fleet commanded by Admiral Andrew Shilling.Folios 6-19 cover the voyage of the Roebuck, accompanied by East India Company ships Hart, Eagleand London, from England to Surratt [Surat, India], February 1619 [New Style date, 1620]-November 1620. Folio 17 contains a sketch map of the Mariala Isles or Laccadives [Lakshadweep].Folios 19-24 cover the voyage of the Roebuck, accompanied by the London, from Surratt to Jasques [Bander-e Jask, Iran], November-December 1620. At Jasques they were reunited with the Hartas part of the Anglo-Dutch Fleet of Defence. Folios 21-23 include descriptions of pitched battles against Portuguese ships on the 16-17 and 28 December. Folio 24 describes the death of Admiral Shilling from wounds received in the second battle, the appointment of Captain William Baffin as commander, and the transfer of Richard Swan from the Roebuckto the Hart.Folios 24-28 cover the voyage of the Hart, accompanied by the Roebuckand the London, from Jasques to Surratt, January-February 1620 [New Style date, 1621], and from Surratt to the Island of Mazera [Masirah, Oman], March-June 1621.Folios 29-30 cover the voyage of the Hart, accompanied by the London, from Mazera to Surratt, August-September 1621, calling at Soor [Sur, Oman]. At some point after Mazera the Roebuckparted company with the other ships.Folios 30-40 cover the voyage of the Hart, accompanied by the London, from Surratt to England, November 1621-June 1622.The journal consists of daily entries of information on navigation, winds, weather, contact with other ships, and general observations.The margins contain several pencil annotations, presumed to have been added by someone within the India Office during the twentieth century.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 49; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
140. Journal on Hopewelland Star, Abraham Sayers
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- Abstract: Journal of the voyages of the East India Company ships Hopewelland Star, recorded by Abraham Sayers. An inscription states that Sayers made the outward journey on board the Hopewelland returned homeward on the Star.The Hopewelldeparted Gravesend on 24 February 1627. The journal covers visits to a number of destinations including the following (dates are those of arrival): 10 July 1627, Cape [of Good Hope]; 10 September 1627, Mohele [Mohéli]; 30 November 1627, Swallo Road [Suvāli, also written as Swallow Road]; 17 March 1627 [New Style date 17 March 1628], Dabull [Dabhol]; 27 May 1628, Morrossos [Mauritius]; 30 September 1628, Swallo Road; 12 March 1628 [New Style date 12 March 1629], Soldany Bay [Saldanha, South Africa]; 15 April 1629, Santalena [St Helena]; 5 July 1629, the Downes [Downs].The entries are dated according to the Julian calendar.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 46; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers.Pagination: the file also contains an original pagination sequence.
141. Journal on Jonasand Exchange
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- Abstract: Journal of the voyages of the East India Company ships Jonas [referred to as 'Jonah']and Exchange, kept by an unidentified officer, who served successively on both ships.The journal concerns parts of the following voyages: Jonas, voyage from England to Surat, (Captain John Weddell, Master Richard Monck), 1632-35, and Exchange, voyage from England to Surat, and back, (Captain John Pynne, Master Richard Andrews), 1631-34.The journal covers the following part of the voyage of the Jonas(dates given are for arrival unless otherwise indicated): left the Downes [Downs], 29 March 1631 [New Style date 29 March 1632]; 18 July 1632, Augustine bay [St Augustine's Bay]; 16 August 1632, Mohyla [Moheli]; 25 September 1632, Jasques [Jask]; 2 October 1632, Comeroune [Bandar Abbas]; 28 November 1632, Swalley Hole [Suvali, Surat]. On the 28 December 1632, the officer who compiled the journal was transferred to the Exchange. The journal then covers the following part of the Exchange's voyage (dates given are for arrival unless otherwise indicated): 27 January 1632 [New Style date 27 January 1633], left Suvali; 29 March 1633, Tecoo [Tikus, Malaysia]; 25 June 1633, Pryaman [Pariaman, Indonesia]. The journal ends in August 1633, with the ship in the vicinity of Bancoola [Benkulu, Indonesia].Inscribed: 'Laus Deo per m[are] & per Terras [Praise be to God on sea and land], Martii 14th aD1631 [14 March 1631/32]. Journall of a vioage [voyage] to Sarratt [Surat] in East India Beeinge a fleet of 5 sayle of ships viz. The Charles, Admirall, Jonah Viceadmirall, Dolphin, Reare-Admirall, The Hart & the Swallow, who God preserve & send safe to Theire desired ports. Amen (folio 5).A memorandum states that the writer was transferred from the Jonasby a consultation of the council on 28 December 1632, to the Exchange, in order to undertake a voyage to the west coast of Sumatra. The journal is then inscribed: 'Ship Exchange, Laus Deo [Praise be to God] January 27 1632 [27 January 1633, New Style]' (folio 26).The journal contains regular, nearly daily, entries. The entries are dated in the left hand margin, which also contains navigational readings, and occasional notes.The journal records: navigational information; currents; winds; weather; deaths of crew members; references to the ships with which the Jonasand the Exchangesailed in convoy; and trading activity.The journal employs Old Style (Julian calendar) dates throughout.A undated note concerning the provenance and content of the journal appears on folio 2. The note states that the journal was purchased in 1894, and that the writer of the journal was probably one of the Master's Mates of the Jonas, but that it is not known in what capacity he served on the Exchange.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 45; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the file also contains a pagination sequence.
142. Journal kept on the Trades Increaseand Peppercornships by Thomas Love with notes on Downton's homeward voyage
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- Abstract: Part of a journal kept by Thomas Love on the sixth voyage of the East India Company. The journal covers the voyages of the East India Company ships Trades Increaseand Peppercornfrom the Downs to Mocha and back (Captains Sir Henry Middleton and Nicholas Downton respectively, 4 April 1610-19 November 1611).The journal covers the period 4 April 1610 to 4 December 1611, although there are no entries for the period between 13 July and the 9 October 1611. There are also some entries covering 1612-13.The journal consists of daily entries and monthly quadrants recording navigational information under the following column headings: latitude, longitude, distance run, the course, and variations and remarks.The journal features different handwriting and a possible signature by George Downton (f 15). It mentions that on 18 June 1610 Thomas Love transferred from the Peppercornto the Trades Increase(f 4). Also mentioned is the death of the chief merchant Mr Femall on 20 May 1611 (f 10), and encounters with Portuguese merchants (f 13). An entry on 26 February 1612 mentions the death of Thomas Love (author unknown).In addition, the journal includes a section entitled 'Definitions of mapps' [maps] (ff 17-18). The last few folios (ff 28-30) of the journal consist of drawings, annotations and calculations (ff 25-29). Finally, there are drawings depicting the coast of Moyella Island (West Africa) and Comory (f 24).The ship sailed to Cape de Verde Island, Saldhana Bay, the Bay of St Augustine, the Island of St Laurence, Socotra, Mocha, Pullopenjan, and St Helena.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 35; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.
143. Journal: Discovery, David Davis
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- Abstract: Journal of the voyage of the East India Company ship the Discoveryfrom England to Surat, Persia [Iran] and Java, (Captain Johnson), 1626-1629, (dates given are for arrival unless otherwise indicated). The Discoverydeparted from the Downs on 16 April 1626 and the journal covers the ship's visits to the following destinations: 30 July 1626, Johanna [Anjouan]; 15 October 1626, Bombay [Mumbai]; 24 October 1626, Saratt [Surat]; 18 January 1627, Gombroon [Bandar-e ʻAbbās]; March, Saratt; 27 May 1627, Batavia [Jakarta]; October, Surat; 12 May 1628, Cape [of Good Hope]; 15 June 1628, St Helena; 25 October 1628, Downs.Daily entries for when the ship was in port and at anchor record: wind and other weather conditions; goods and provisions received on board the ship; goods unloaded from the ship and taken ashore; actions performed by the crew; the arrival and departure of other ships; members of the crew receiving corporal punishment; and deaths of members of the crew.The journal also records (folio 39) the Discoveryanchoring with East India Company ships the Mary, the Hartand the Starr.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 119; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the file also contains an original pagination sequence.A previous foliation sequence, bottom right corner, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.The volume includes a sequence of blank pages ff 60-102, which have not been digitised.