Travers, R. W, Diary of Midshipman R.W. Travers, 1891-1892
- Title(s):
- Diary of Midshipman R.W. Travers.
- Published/Created:
- 1891-1892.
- Physical Description:
- 1 volume (180 pages) : illustrations ; 32 cm
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and Manuscripts DA88.T73 J68 1891+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon FundAccessible in the Study Room [Request]
- Copyright Status:
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/alma/99111130993408651
- Classification:
- Archives & Manuscripts
- Notes:
- Bound in contemporary blue morocco, tooled in gilt on cover; rebacked.
The volume is set up with a two page spread for the month's nautical notations, followed by regular ruled sheets for comments. In the monthly sections, Travers has dutifully recorded each day's wind and weather information, as well as the general location of the ship and general remarks about that day's events. Daily entries are generally very detailed and often include such items as coaling, cleaning and painting the ship, various military drills, mending clothes, and weekly devotions every Sunday.
The volume includes numerous technical drawings of parts of the ship, including several guns and schematics of shells. Also present are maps, usually showing the route of the vessel he is aboard, marked with the soundings along the coasts. - Subject Terms:
- Camperdown (Ship)Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Sea life -- History -- 19th century.Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Ships.Seafaring life.Travers, R. W.Volage (Ship)
- Form/Genre:
- Logs.
Ships' logs.
Manuscript maps.
Diagrams.
Ink drawings.
Watercolors. - Export:
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