Log and journals, January 1854-June 1856

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Log of Victory at Portsmouth Harbour, January 1854.

Log of Pique, Devonport to San Francisco. Details of: Course; wind; remarks-position of other ships, duties on board, deaths, visits on board by V.I.P.s; descriptions of islands visited; levee held by King of Sandwich Islands 'Report says that the Royal personage is very much addicted to the bottle'. Places visited include: Maderia; Falkland Islands; Marquesas; Honolulu; Petropaulski; Vancouver's Island; San Francisco.

Log of Amphitrite, San Francisco to England. Details of: Course; wind; weather; remarks - joining ship, movements of other ships, duties on board, death of King - proclamation of new King Kamehameha IV, New Year's Day celebrations; conference of Chiefs at Raiatea to settle civil war 'some of the chiefs seemed men of quick understanding and some talent'; description of Pitcairn Island - 'we received a hearty welcome'. Places visited include: Honolulu; Raiatea; Society Islands; Tahiti; Pitcairn Island; Valparaiso; Honolulu; Petropaulski; San Francisco; Valparaiso; Falklands; England. Includes: Water-colour sketches and details of ships' complements, stores, sails, etc.

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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