John Rorke. Diary on Clipper Ship Loch Vennachar, Greenock to Melbourne, 05 April 1877-23 June 1877

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5 April - 23 June 1877. Diary of passage to Australia undertaken for his health. Details of other passengers and the ship; livestock on board - Clydesdale horses for Melbourne; crew routines; passenger entertainment; food; death of sheep; passengers take Sunday Service; programme of Grand Concert; serving of lime juice; condensing engine to make fresh water; ceremonies of crossing the line; rat catching by Captain's dog; stealing of passengers' rations by crew; disagreement between Captain and one of passengers; crew cleaning up ship for visitors in Australia; sighting of land, 22 June; visited by Doctor; address presented to Captain and Chief Mate for kindness and courtesy; anchorage in Hobson's Bay; visited by Bakers' Butchers' and Greengrocers' boats; landing at Sandridge Pier.

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