Papers of George Raper (as filmed by the AJCP) [microform] : [M1183], 1787-1824
- Bib ID:
- 2253321
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- Raper, George, 1769-1796
- 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--]
- 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
- Summary:
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The papers consist of 1.'Observations by Lieut. George Raper, R.N. 1787-1794'. Manuscript (15pp) giving nautical observations, kept on HMS Sirius, May 1787-Jan 1788 and Oct 1788-April 1789, with brief entries on Speedy (1793) and Commerce de Versailles (1794). 2. Nine manuscript maps and plans, 1787-91, depicting track of HMS Sirius in Atlantic Ocean, Rio de Janeiro, Island of St Jago, Botany Bay, Port Jackson and Norfolk Island. 3. Five pen, ink and watercolour drawings, 1787-90, of Tenerife, Cape Verde Islands, Rio de Janeiro, Van Diemen's Land, Botany Bay, Port Jackson and wreck of HMS Sirius at Norfolk Island as well as Raper's will and statement of service.
- Biography/History:
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Seaman and artist. Joined HMS Sirius as able bodied seaman Dec 1786 and promoted to midshipman Sept 1787 on voyage to New South Wales. Sailed on Sirius on voyage to Cape of Good Hope 1788-89 and was at Norfolk Island in 1790-91. Returned to England in April 1792.
- Notes:
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- Filmed as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project by the National Library of Australia and the State Library of New South Wales.
- National Library of Australia holds microfilm master.
- Australian Joint Copying Project miscellaneous series M1183.
- Originals of observation book 1787-1794, maps and coastal profiles of Botany Bay, Port Jackson and Norfolk Island available at National Library of Australia (MS 9433).
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-742841350
- Cited In:
- Australian Joint Copying Project handbook. Part 8 : Miscellaneous [M series], Entry 217, p. 88.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list filmed on the reel (3 p.).
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1787-1824
- Other authors/contributors:
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Miscellaneous Series (Australian Joint Copying Project)..
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