Journal of William Davies, (1 vol.), 10 April - 17 July 1861; 26 August - 06 November 1861

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Journal of William Davies of Pumpsaint, Carmarthenshire, midshipman on Black Ball ship Champion of the Seas on voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne and return voyage via Ceylon. The journal refers to sail changes and other nautical matters, church services, theatrical entertainments and weather. There are sketches of ships, including a Pt. Phillip pilot cutter. There are no entries for the stay in Melbourne.
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