Papers of Admiral John Lort Stokes (as filmed by the AJCP) [microform]: [M3051-M3054] 1837-1872
- Bib ID:
- 191533
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- Stokes, J. Lort (John Lort), 1811-1885
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference.
- Description:
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- Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, [19--]
- 4 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.
- Summary:
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Microfilm includes: Logs, letterbooks, correspondence and other papers concerning voyages of HMS Beagle, HMS Acheron and HMS Havannah. They refer to surveys of northern Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. Correspondents include E.J. Eyre, P.P. King and J.S. Roe.
- Biography/History:
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Naval officer. Served on HMS Beagle surveying South American and Australian coasts from 1825 to 1843. In 1846-51 he carried out New Zealand surveys while commanding HMS Acheron.
- Notes:
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- National Library of Australia holds microform master.
- Australian Joint Copying Project miscellaneous series M3051-3054.
- Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-836340162
- Original held by the National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF, England.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- List available (17 p.)
- Subject:
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- Stokes, J. Lort (John Lort), 1811-1885 -- Archives
- Eyre, Edward John, 1815-1901 -- Correspondence
- King, Phillip Parker, 1791-1856 -- Correspondence
- Roe, John Septimus, 1797-1878 -- Correspondence
- Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Archives
- Beagle (Ship)
- Acheron (Ship)
- Havannah (Ship)
- Voyages and travels
- Time Coverage:
- 1837-1872
- Other authors/contributors:
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Miscellaneous Series (Australian Joint Copying Project)..
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
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