Log of the voyage of H.M.S. Dolphin to the South Seas, 1766-1767 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 712798
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Gore, John, -1790
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1766-1767
- 2 v.
- Summary:
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For the most part the log contains bare observations on the weather, rigging and position of the ship, but expands into more detailed description for the time spent in the Straits of Magellan and again at King George Island (i.e. Tahiti). MS log of the voyage of H.M.S. Dolphin to the South Seas, 1766-1768, under Captain Samuel Wallis. This log, kept by John Gore, Master's Mate, covers 21 Aug 1766-16 Oct 1767. Signed "Jno. Gore, Master Hunter(?)" MS, 2 vols.
- Biography/History:
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The information gained on this voyage was used by Cook for his first voyage to the South Seas, 1768-1771.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 4.
- Photocopy available.
- Also available on microfilm.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-517546116
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; B536.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1766-1767
- Occupation:
- Sailors
- Exhibited:
- Exhibited: "Treasures Gallery", National Library of Australia, 3 December 2012 - 3 May 2013.
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2012
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