Observations by Lieut. George Raper, R.N., 1787-1794 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 364387
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Raper, George, 1769-1796
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1787-1794]
- 1 v. ([15] p.)
- Summary:
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Manuscript, ink on paper, 235 x 190 mm, 15 unnumbered pages. Stitched in original nonpareil paper wrappings (standard Admiralty stationery), front wrapper titled. Each page is divided into columns and records standard nautical observations: date, time of watch, distances, longitude, record of errors in chronometers with maker's name. There were four watches and therefore four entries per day. The volume covers the following periods: "Sirius" 20 May 1787-14 Jan 1788 (Portsmouth to Botany Bay) and 4 Oct. 1788-16 April 1789 (Voyage round the world); Sydney Cove (14 March-28 May 1788); "Speedy" (31 July 1793); "Commerce de Marseille" (14-20 Oct. 1794).
- Biography/History:
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Seaman and artist. Joined HMS Sirius as able bodied seaman Dec. 1786 and promoted to midshipman Sept. 1787 on voyage to New South Wales. Sailed on Sirius on voyage to Cape of Good Hope 1788-89 and was at Norfolk Island in 1790-91. Returned to England in April 1792
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no. : MS 9433/1.
- Cover title.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-234845255
- Also available on microfilm at the National Library of Australia (Mfm M1183)
- Related Material:
- Other papers in this collection include maps, coastal profiles and an observation book 1787-1794. The collection is located at the National Library of Australia at MS 9433.
- Subject:
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- Raper, George, 1769-1796 -- Archives
- Raper, George, 1769-1796 -- Journeys
- Speedy (Ship)
- Sirius (Ship)
- Commerce de Marseille (Ship)
- Chronometers
- Voyages and travels
- First Fleet, 1787-1788
- Midshipmen -- Great Britain -- Archives
- Pacific Ocean -- Navigation
- Indian Ocean -- Navigation
- Atlantic Ocean -- Navigation
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Raper, George, 1769-1796. Papers, 1787-1794
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Papers of George Raper.
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 1866 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1796
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1794
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