Guide to the Journal of John Lovell (as filmed by the AJCP), 23 January 1853-03 May 1853

Summary

Collection number:

M401

Creator:

Lovell, John (The Elizabeth)

Extent:

1 item

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Acknowledgement of use of this material should refer to the location of the original material and to the Australian Joint Copying Project.Items from this collection should include references to the location of the original material and to the AJCP nla.obj number, which serves as the online identifier for the digital copy.

For example: M Series: Journal of Capt. James Cook, 18 February-23 September 1770, British Library Add. MS 27885 (AJCP ref: http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1234)

Availability:

Available

Access conditions:

Available for reference.

Background

Content Summary:

Journal of John Lovell kept on the emigrant ship Elizabeth on a voyage from Bristol to Melbourne, 23 January – 3 May 1853. The journal details the weather, conditions aboard the ship, passengers complaints and relations with other staff.

Biographical / Historical:

John Lovell was a member of the crew of the barque Elizabeth (master: A. Hancock) on a voyage from Bristol to Melbourne in 1853. The ship carried 187 emigrants, comprising seven cabin passengers and 180 passengers in intermediate and steerage.

Related

Existence and Location of Copies:

The original AJCP microfilm of the records filmed from this collection is available at the National Library of Australia. [https://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn2115997] as well as other institutions holding AJCP microfilm.

Existence and Location of Originals:

National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, London.

Collection Reference:JOD/79. For further information see Royal Museums Greenwich (http://collections.rmg.co.uk/archive/objects/505861.html).

Conditions Governing Access:

Available for Access.

Conditions Governing Use:

Many of the records digitised as part of the AJCP are still in copyright. Readers wishing to publish or reproduce documents should seek permission, in the first instance, from the owner of the original material.

Preferred citation:

Acknowledgement of use of this material should refer to the location of the original material and to the Australian Joint Copying Project.Items from this collection should include references to the location of the original material and to the AJCP nla.obj number, which serves as the online identifier for the digital copy.

For example: M Series: Journal of Capt. James Cook, 18 February-23 September 1770, British Library Add. MS 27885 (AJCP ref: http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1234)

Location of this collection:

National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

Contact:

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