Portion of the journal of John Martin kept on the voyage from Dublin to Hobart on the Mountstuart Elphinstone, 28 June 1849-06 September 1849

Component identifier:: File
Content Summary:: The journal, which has quite lengthy entries, describes the departure from Ireland; his relations with Kevin O'Doherty, including their decision to learn German together; other passengers; their cabin; reading, including Gibbon's Decline and fall of the Roman Empire and Homer's Iliad; relations with the ship's doctor and other officers; sightings of flying fish and other fish; communications with other ships; the medical treatment of convicts; the death of a convict; Crossing the Line ceremonies; observation of stars and constellations; sightings of albatrosses and other birds; storms; conversations with O'Doherty on Irish affairs; the punishment of convicts. (pp. 14-85)
Processing information:: M387

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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia