Manuscript seaman's "Day's Record" with account of cruise from St. Johns, New Brunswick to St. Pierre, Long Harbor, Halifax and return., 1881-07-23 - 1881-08-11
Scope and Contents
6"x3 1/2", 40pp lined pocket notebook. Very detailed account of a cruise from St. Johns, New Brunswick to St. Pierre, Long Harbor, Halifax and return by one of the mates. Includes much on sailing, weather, ship life, work, other vessels (one stuck on rock), etc.
Dates
- Creation: 1881-07-23 - 1881-08-11
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Folder(s)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Nancy Grover, past president of the Board of the Watkinson Library.
Repository Details
Part of the Watkinson Library - Archival Collections Repository
Trinity College Library
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Hartford Connecticut 06106