Logbook of Robert Molineux on board H.M.S Dolphin (as filmed by the AJCP) [microform] : [M2013] 1766-1768
- Bib ID:
- 2288196
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- Molineaux, Robert, -1771
- 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 log usually has entries for two days per page and contains hourly entries giving speed, courses, winds, and remarks, with daily entries for course, distance, latitude, longitude, and bearings. The remarks are quite detailed or the passage through the Magellan Straits (Dec. 1766-Mar. 1767) and the visits to Tahiti (June-July 1767) and Batavia (Dec. 1767). There are charts of Port Praja Bay (St. Jago), Lucipara Shoal, Banca Straits, Pulo Tato and other islands in the East Indies.
- Biography/History:
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Robert Molineaux (d. 1771) or Molyneaux was master's mate on HMS Dolphin, under the command of Samuel Wallis, on its voyage around the world in 1766-68.
- 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 M2013.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-762028463
- Microfilm copy of originals held by the British Library, London.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (1 p.).
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1766-1768
- Other authors/contributors:
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Miscellaneous Series (Australian Joint Copying Project)..
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1771
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 9999
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