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Private journal of James S. Doran, 1866 may 17-1872 april 25 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (circa 120 pages)
Abstract:
The journal is a personal narrative of James S. Doran, who served in the capacity of engineer on several steamships, including theMerrimack, the Thomas Kelso, the San Pelago, and the City of Mexico from May 17, 1866 through April 25, 1872.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Ship's log of the Otago, 1879 april 18th-1882 december 11 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (circa 320 pages)
Abstract:
Journal kept by Henry A. Harding aboard the ship Otago documenting voyages from Port Blakely, Washington Territory, to Noumea, New Caledonia, with stops at Newcastle, Australia, and Honolulu, Hawaii, between April 18th, 1879 and December 11, 1882.

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E.L.L.K. poems and journal, approximately 1870s (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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This volume chronicles four voyages made by the Brig Romance between Baltimore, Maryland, and Navassa Island in the mid- to late-nineteenth century. The creator, identified as “E.L.L.K.” (possibly Louis King), wrote the entire volume in poetic verse.

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Henry C. Pratt journals, 1825, 1826-1828 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 volume
Abstract:
In these two journal volumes, Henry C. Pratt recorded his travels through southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey in 1825 and his voyages as Surgeon’s Mate in the United States Navy between 1826 and 1828.

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Journal of a voyage from Philadelphia to Antwerp, 1820 april 15-1822 april 17, 1843 (inclusive) 1820 april 15-1822 april 17 (bulk)

Extent:
1 volume (circa 230 pages)
Abstract:
Joseph Martin, a ship's boy on the merchant vessel Pacific, kept this ship's log during two 1820s voyages: Philadelphia, to Antwerp (Belgium), to Crounstant (likely Kronstadt, Russia), and back to Philadelphia with Captain Abiah Sharpe; and Philadelphia to Madras (India) and back with Captain James Moore. In addition to standard nautical data, Martin added a small number of illustrations, some in color, and many nautical and mathematical exercises, including data for a seemingly fictional trip from Boston to Madeira (Portugal) in 1808.

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Letters written during a South American cruise, 1826-1827, 1832 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (178 pages)
Abstract:
This collection consists of one letterbook containing ten long letters from an anonymous Philadelphian to his friend, Ned, written between 1826-1827. The author, a crew member on the frigate Brandywine, vividly and poetically describes life on board the ship and ashore in South America.

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