Observations etc. by R.F. [Purser Farquarson] (51p.), 22 December 1789-19 January 1790

 
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Observations relative to the loss of H.M. Guardian and the proceedings of the officers and the men who embarked in the launch of the said ship and were the 10th day picked up by the Viscountess of Bantany, French merchant ship.

Account of collision with iceberg, damage sustained by Guardian; boats launched and provisioned; Riou stays onboard Guardian; names of crew on the launch; rations while adrift; rescued by Viscountess Bantanie (sic) on 3 Jan.; conditions onboard the French ship; landing at Cape of Good Hope.

Includes: Typed transcript. (48p., two pages 14)

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