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73. Marine Transport in Mesopotamia 1916
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- Abstract: The file consists primarily of correspondence between Commander A Hamilton of the Marine Transport Department, Mesopotamia [Iraq], officials of the War Office and General Sir Edmund Barrow, Military Secretary to the India Office, regarding the Marine Transport Department in Mesopotamia, during the period of 1914 to 1916. The file contains a report and accounts written by Hamilton, with a statement attached of the organization of the department including a record of positions, names, duties and remarks.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 44; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional mixed foliation/pagination sequence is also present; these numbers appear at the top and bottom of the folio in the centre, but are not circled.
74. Marine Transport in Mesopotamia 1916-1917
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- Abstract: The file consists of copies of telegrams regarding different aspects of marine transport in Mesopotamia [Iraq]. The main discussion is regarding the construction, reconstruction and re-erection of craft, vessels and barges in Mesopotamia and their personnel related to the Mesopotamia Mission.Companies mentioned in the file include: the Strick Scott Company; India General Navigations; Inland Waterway Transport; and the Anglo-Persian Oil Company.The file includes other aspects: organization of river and marine repairs; maintenance of ocean transport; supplies and dispatches; arrangement and administration of river transport in Mesopotamia; Tigris water information; the Royal Indian Marine in Mesopotamia; engineering workshops; hospital ships; improvements in ports; medical observation personnel; accommodation; natural disasters and weather conditions; troops using the Tigris and Euphrates routes; construction of buildings; railways; dispatch of troops from the Tigris; labour requirements; list of carriers; craft commissioned; Mesopotamia traffic; lighting.Principal correspondents are: the War Office (including telegrams from its telegram address, Troopers London); C in C India [Commander-in-Chief India]; General Officer Commanding Force D; Communications Egypt; General Basra; Communications Basra; DDIWT [Deputy Director Inland Waterway Transport].Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 1024; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
75. Marine Transport in Mesopotamia 1917-1919
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- Abstract: The file consists of copies and abstracts of telegrams regarding different aspects of marine transport in Mesopotamia [Iraq]. Most of the telegrams are weekly updates of the status of vessels and traffic in Mesopotamia and India.The file includes other aspects: arrivals of ships in different Arabian and Indian ports; rivercraft commissions; supervision of vessels; Chinese artisans; war establishment; supplies and transportation; river craft in Mesopotamia; railways; maintenance of vessels; and losses in the First World War.Principal correspondents are: the War Office (including telegrams from its telegram address, Troopers London); C in C India [Commander in Chief India]; and General Officer Commanding Mesopotamia.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 480; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
76. Barrington: Journal, Chief Mate John Flower
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- Abstract: Journal of the voyage of the East India Company ship Barringtonfrom England to Mocha, November 1725-April 1726, from Mocha to Bombay [Mumbai], May-June 1726, from Bombay to the mouth of Rogues River [Hooghly River], August-October 1726, and from Rogues River to England, February 1726 [New Style date 1727]- September 1727 (Captain John Hunter).The journal consists of daily entries of information on navigation, winds, weather, contact with other ships, and general observations.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 116; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
77. Britannia: Journal
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- Abstract: Journal of the voyage of the East India Company ship Britanniafrom England to Gombroon [Bandar-e ʻAbbās] and Bombay [Mumbai], and back (Captain John Sumner), 28 February 1742-6 September 1743 (dates given are for arrival unless otherwise indicated): Lizard Point chosen as point of departure, 2 March 1742 [New Style]; 17 June 1742, Johanna [Anjouan]; 2 August 1742, Bandar Abbas; 4 October 1742, Bombay; 4 December 1742, Tillecherry [Thalassery]; 29 December 1742, Callecutt [Kozhikode]; 3 January 1742 [Old Style]/3 January 1743 [New Style], Thalassery; 12 January [1743], Cochin [Kochi]; 17 January 1743 [New Style], Anjango [Anchuthengo]; 23 January 1743 [New Style], Kochi; 28 January [1743], Kozhikode; 31 January 1743 [New Style], Thalassery; 22 February 1743 [New Style], Anchuthengo; 21 May 1743, St Helena; 6 September 1743, off Portland Bill.The ship was at Bandar-e ʻAbbās from 2 August to 13 September 1742, and at Bombay from 4 October to 15 November 1742.Inscribed: 'This is my Origanall Journall, Jn[John] Somner' (folio 1).Marked: 'Rec. [Received] 14 Octob. [October] 1743' (folio 1).The journal contains daily entries in six columns: Remarks; H [hour]; K [knots]; F [fathoms]; Courses; and [date and remarks]. When the ship is in harbour, or close to shore, entries consist of date and remarks only.The journal records: navigational information; weather; winds; sea conditions; the ballasting, provisioning, and maintenance of the ship; mention of the ships with which the Britanniasailed in convoy; sightings of other vessels; transport of Company soldiers; and commodities carried.Also included is a description of the boarding of the Britanniaby HMS Doveron 4 September 1743, after the Britannia's crew had offered armed resistance to an attempt at impressment (folio 109). In the engagement that followed, five of the Britannia's crew were killed (they are named on folios 2-3).The journal also includes a list of the crew of the Britannia, giving number, names, rank or occupation, and details of those men who had died, run [deserted], or been discharged, with dates, and a list of soldiers aboard (folios 2-3).Dates of entries (where indicated) are mainly New Style (Gregorian calendar); however, some entries are double-dated, giving both Old Style (Julian calendar) and New Style dates.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 110; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
78. Prince Frederick: Journal
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- Abstract: Journal of the voyage of the East India Company ship Prince Frederickfrom England to Bombay and back (Captain Edward Martin), 1722 (dates given are for arrival unless otherwise indicated). Downs, departed 31 March 1722; 30 August 1722, Mosambeque [Mozambique, also written in the journal as Mosambique and Mosambeaque]; 22 September 1722, Bombay; 23 October 1722, Suratt [Surat]; December 1722, towards Combarun [Bandar-e ʻAbbās]. The voyage ended on 10 April 1725, Downs. The journal does not cover the entire voyage.The journal consists of daily entries covering navigational information, winds, weather, contact with other East India Company ships and English men-of-war, sightings of other vessels, deaths of crew members, commodities carried and general remarks.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 201; 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 46-200, which have not been digitised.
79. Prince William: Journal
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- Abstract: Journal of the East India Company ship, Prince William, kept by Captain William Beresford. The journal covers the ship's voyage to Mocha and Bombay [Mumbai] (all dates are those of arrival): 16 November 1732, Downs; 23 February 1733, Cape; 30 April 1733, Mocha; 25 July 1733, Bombay; 3 December 1733, St Helena; 16 February 1734, Downs.At the front of the volume (folio 3) is the inscription: 'This is my originall journal [original journal], Wm. Beresford'.The journal consists of daily entries in six columns and a margin: H [Hour], K [Knots], F [Fathoms], Courses, Winds, and a remarks column. When the ship is at anchor the entries are remarks only. The remarks column contains the date, and information on weather, courses, distances, land sightings, ship sightings, ship maintenance, and some navigational data. Occasionally other miscellaneous notes are made, such as the names of the deceased, flora and fauna seen from the ship, and any unusual occurrences.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 90; 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 67-89, which have not been digitised.
80. Princess Amelia: Journal
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- Abstract: Journal of the East India Company ship, Princess Amelia, kept by Captain John Misenor. The journal covers the ship's voyage to Batavia [Jakarta], Macoy [Macau], Mocha, and Bombay [Mumbai] (dates are those of arrival): 7 March 1725, Batavia; 11 April 1725, Borneo; 3 August 1725, Amoy [Xiamen]; 28 September 1725, Macoy (Whampoa Anchorage); 3 March 1726, Tellicherry [Thalassery, India]; 21 April 1726, Mocha; 28 August 1726, Bombay; 22 September 1726, Tellicherry; 23 December 1726, Cape Bona Esperance [Cape of Good Hope]; 6 February 1727, St Helena; 3 April 1727, Barbadoes [Barbados] (unplanned due to disrepair of the ship); 2 July 1727, Deptford.At the front of the journal (folio 1) is the inscription: 'This Is my Originall Journall', signed by John Misenor, 25 July 1727.The journal consists of daily entries in seven columns: Month, H [Hour], K [Knots], F [Fathoms], Courses, Winds, and a final column containing the date, remarks, and some navigational observations. When the ship is at anchor the entries consist of remarks only. Information provided by these notes include 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 commences at f 1, and terminates at f 113; 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.
81. Boscawen: Journal, Chief Mate Arthur Morris
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- Abstract: Journal of the voyage of the East India Company ship Boscawenfrom England to Surat, May 1761-March 1762, from Surat to Judda [Jeddah] and back, April-September 1762, from Surat to Bombay [Mumbai], October 1762, from Bombay to Calcutta [Kolkata], November 1762-June 1763, from Calcutta to Mauritius, February 1763 [New Style date 1764]-June 1764, and from Mauritius to England, December 1764-March 1765 (Captain Benjamin Braund).The outward journey from England included a visit to Rio de Janeiro, August-September 1761. The return journey from Surat to Judda included visits to Mocha, May and August 1762. From February 1762 [New Style date 1763] Boscawenwas moored at either Kedgeree [Khijri] or Ingeli in the Hooghly River delta. An attempt to sail upstream to Calcutta in April 1763 was driven back by bad weather that damaged the ship (f 85).The journal consists of daily entries of information on navigation, winds, weather, contact with other ships, deaths of crewmembers, and general observations. A list of crew and a list of soldiers are provided on folios 2-4. Folio 85 records the death of Captain Braund, onshore at Ingeli, in April 1763.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 1, and terminates at f 165; 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.
82. Bedford: Journal
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- Abstract: Journal of the voyage of the East India Company ship Bedfordfrom England to Madras [Chennai], Bengal, and Mocha (Captain William Wells), 18 December 1731-22 May 1734 (dates given are for arrival unless otherwise indicated): left the Downs, 28 February 1731 [New Style date 28 February 1732]; 3 April 1732, St Jago [Santiago, Cape Verde]; 26 July 1732, Fort St George/Madras; 10 September 1732, Calcutta [Kolkata]; 31 December 1726, Ingelle [Ingeli]; 3 February 1732 [New Style date 3 February 1733], Cochin [Kochi]; 18 March 1732 [New Style date 18 March 1733], Mocha; 12 April 1733, Judda [Jeddah]; 15 July 1733, Mocha; 23 August 1733, Madras; 28 September 1733, Calcutta; 14 January 1733 [New Style date 14 January 1734], Ingeli; 31 January 1733 [New Style date 31 January 1734], left Point Palmiras [Palmyras Point], bound for St Helena.The ship was at Calcutta from 10 September to 26 December 1732, and 28 September to 30 December 1733; and at Jeddah from 12 April to 6 July 1733.Inscribed: 'This is my original Journal No. 1, Wm. Wells' (folio 1), and 'Ship Bedfords Journal Kept by William Wells Commencing Anno 1731 & ending Anno 1735.' (folio 7).Marked: 'Recd. [Received] 14 May 1735.' (folio 1).The journal contains entries recorded nearly every day in seven columns: H [hour]; Courses; K [knots]; F [fathoms]; Winds; Weather, and [date and remarks]. When the ship is in harbour or close to shore, entries consist of remarks only.The journal records: navigational information; weather; sea conditions; the provisioning, ballasting, and maintenance of the ship; contact with other British ships, and country ships; sightings of other vessels; references to fish and birds encountered; deaths of crew members; transport of soldiers; cargoes carried (described especially at Madras, Calcutta, and Jeddah, and deliveries of rice at Mocha); and general remarks.The journal also includes a quarter bill (folios 5-6), listing the stations to be taken up by the members of Bedford'screw if the ship were to be boarded by an enemy.Initially, the journal employs Old Style (Julian) dates only; from 31 January 1733 [Old Style]/31 January 1734 [New Style], it is double-dated, where necessary, giving both Old and New Style (Gregorian) dates.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 1, and terminates at f 176; 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.
83. Talbot: Journal
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- Abstract: The journal of the East India Company ship Talbotis part of the Marine Department Records, Ships' Journals. Inscribed: 'This is my original journal Thos [Thomas]: Dethick. Witness R. Cole'.The logbook contains 'a list of the officers and seamen belonging to the Talbot' (ff 1a- 2 verso). The list includes details of their names; positions; and whether they had died, had run [deserted from the ship], or had been discharged. The logbook records the observations and accidents during the ship Talbot's voyage from England towards Bombay, Tellicherry [Thalassery], Callicutt [Calicut], Cochin [Kochi], Surat, Mocha, China and back. It contains daily entries in five columns: H [Hour], Courses, K [Knots], F [Fathoms], and Winds. It also provides general navigational information, weather conditions, latitude and longitude. The logbook contains notes of sightings of other vessels [ships and ketches] such as the Bombay Frigatesailing for Juddah [Jeddah], and the Fatta Dowlet[Fath al-Dawlah] Captain Laming sailing for Bussarah [Basra] in 1764. It also contains records of freight goods taken on board and ashore including pepper, sandalwood, salt, wood, coffee, sugar and tea.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 1, and terminates at f 195; 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.It contains one foliation anomaly f 1a.
84. Greenwich: Journal
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- Abstract: Journal of the voyage of the Greenwichfrom England to Mocha (Captain Richard Lasinby), 1723-26 (dates given are for arrival unless otherwise indicated): 19 November 1723 leaves the Downs; 27 February 1723 [New Style date 1724] at anchor in Table Bay; 19 March 1723 [New Style date 1724], Cape Bona Esprance [Cape of Good Hope]; 11 April 1724, Island Comoro [Comoros]; 6 May 1724 Mocha Road [Mocha]; 2 September 1724, Bombay; 24 September 1724, Suratt Barr [Surat]; 27 October 1724, Bombay; 7 November 1724, Karwar; 20 November 1724, Mangalore Road [Mangalore]; 16 December 1724, Carwarr Bay [Karwar]; 12 January 1724 [New Style date 1725], Mocha Road; 25 August 1725, Bombay; 4 September 1725, Carwarr; 16 October 1725, Cochin Road [Kochi]; 8 January 1726, Table Bay; 19 February 1726, St Helena Road [Saint Helena]; 30 June 1726, River Thames.The first page (folio 3) of the journal is headed: 'A Journal of an Intended Voyage By Gods Permission in the Good Ship Greenwich From England To Mocha in the East Indies By Me Rich. Lasinby Master 1723'. This page also contains a note: 'This is my Original Journal. Rich. Lasinby Recd. 5th July 1726'.The journal contains daily entries recording navigational information, winds, weather, and sightings of other ships. The log book contains daily entries in eight columns: H [Hour], K [Knots], F [Fathoms], C [Courses], W [Winds], [Remarks] including Latitude and Longitude.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 94; 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 74-93, which have not been digitised.