Found 10 collections related to West%20Indies

Cockburn, W. (William), 1773-1858
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 580
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
William Cockburn is believed to be the author of this logbook, kept on board the H.M.S. Aeolus under Commander John Elliott from January 1, 1759-April 30, 1760 and on board the H.M.S. Norwich from May 1, 1760 through September 22, 1762. The Aeolus... more
McLaughlin, J. T
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1946
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
J. T. McLaughlin, a midshipman in the United States Navy, kept this diary and logbook of the U.S.S. Erie and U.S.S. Boston. Log entries for the U.S.S. Erie date from September 1-October 3, 1828, during a voyage from New York to the West Indies,... more
Wilson, George
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 971
.15 linear feet (1 volume)
These logbooks were kept by George Wilson on board the H. M. Ships Falcon and Pluto. The Falcon's log entries date from October 19, 1829 through December 5, 1831 while the ship was off the coast of Africa and in the West Indies and England. It... more
Liverpool (Ship)
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1777
.06 linear feet (1 volume)
Midshipman Frederick John Rendell kept this logbook on board the H.M.S. Liverpool, captained by Rowley Lambert, Esq., from April 29, 1863 through June 5, 1864. The volume, whose covers are missing, includes six maps and six sketches. Entries... more
Lowestoffe (Ship)
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1796
.08 linear feet (1 volume)
Joseph Bromwich, Master's Mate, kept this logbook of the H.M.S. Lowestoffe, commanded by William Lockyer. Entries date from January 24, 1779 through June 5, 1780. The Lowestoffe sailed primarily in the West Indies area, with one brief foray into... more
Harnage, George
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1322
.84 linear feet (2 boxes)
These journals (8 vols.) were kept by Commander George Harnage (alternately called George Blackman) while serving in the British Navy from 1807-1822, advancing through the ranks from midshipman to commander and covering service on board the... more
Pluto (Ship)
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2439
.1 linear feet (1 volume)
This logbook was kept on board three British ships of war: the H.M.S. Pluto, H.M.S. Curlew, and H.M.S. Dee. Entries for the Pluto date from July 25-December 4, 1833, while the ship was off the west coast of Africa. Entries for the Curlew date from... more
Thracian (Sloop)
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2986
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
This logbook was kept on board the sloop of war H.M.S. Thracian, commanded by John Carter, from April 15, 1813 through April 30, 1815. During this time, the ship cruised in the North Sea, primarily in the vicinity of the West Indies
Le Jazon (Ship)
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1705
.06 linear feet (1 volume)
This volume contains the journal of a French naval officer on board the ship "Le Jazon," which was attached to a squadron bound for the West Indies and Quebec, Canada. Entries date from June 14, 1745 through September 5, 1746
Chandler, William, of Warminster
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 514
.29 linear feet (1 box)
These papers of William Chandler, Lieutenant in the United States Navy, include a logbook, a journal, text books and notes about seamanship and navigation, and other related materials. Included is a logbook of the U.S. prize schooner Patuxent... more
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