Samuel William Pring. Journal kept as passenger on board Ben Cruachan, London to Sydney (62p.), 11 March 1886-11 June 1886

Component identifier:: Series JOD/82
Content Summary:: Details of ship, crew and passengers; taking on livestock at Gravesend; meals; problems with drunken cook; sighting porpoises, whales, other ships, birds; ceremonies of crossing the line; concert given by crew; beauty of the southern night sky; cleaning of ship ready to reach Port; a typical day; his luck at cards; sighting Tasman Head; presentation of testimonial to Captain; general summary of voyage; requisites for voyage.
Processing information:: M2833

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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia