Diary of a voyage from Sydney to London on the Walmer Castle, 18 March 1848-30 June 1848

Component identifier:: File 8
Content Summary:: The diary records the voyage across the Pacific Ocean to Cape Horn and northward across the Atlantic Ocean. The entries refer to the weather, winds, storms, damage to the ship with all hands and passengers working the pumps, rounding Cape Horn, a debate about Napoleon, theatrical productions, dances, a sighting of Trinidad, and Hodgson's relations with the captain. At the end of the volume is a prologue and epilogue of a play.
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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia