Logbook for 29 June 1866 to 23 September 1869, kept by John G. Lynch, boatswain of HMS Star, detailing the daily routine while on patrol, including mention of slaves in Zanzibar, the reception on board of the Sultan of Zanzibar and the pursuit of slave "dhows" near Aden.
Dates
- Creation: 29 June 1866 - 23 September 1869
Extent
1 volume
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS.Brit.Emp.s.536].
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Shelfmark:
MSS.Brit.Emp.s.536
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 3015
Biographical / Historical
No relevant details are available.
Other Finding Aids
The library holds a card index of all manuscript collections in its reading room.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by John G. Lynch's granddaughter in November 1994.
Topical
Subject
- Lynch | John G | d 1913 | Boatswain of HMS Star (Person)
- Great Britain | Royal Navy | Warrant officers (Organisation)
- Title
- Logbook of HMS Star kept by John G. Lynch
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Marion Lowman
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk