1787-1794, English, Unpublished edition: Observations by Lieut. George Raper, R.N., [manuscript]. Raper, George, 1769-1796.

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  • 1 v. ([15] p.)
Published
  • [1787-1794]
Language
  • English

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Title
  • Observations by Lieut. George Raper, R.N., 1787-1794 [manuscript].
Also Titled
  • The George Raper collection.
Creator
  • Raper, George, 1769-1796.
Other Creators
  • Raper, George, 1769-1796. Papers, 1787-1794.
Published
  • [1787-1794]
Physical Description
  • 1 v. ([15] p.)
Part Of
  • In collection: Papers of George Raper
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Time Period
  • 17871794
Summary
  • 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
  • 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
  • Manuscript reference no. : MS 9433/​1.
  • Cover title.
  • Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http:/​/​www.nla.gov.au/​nla.ms-ms9433-1.
  • Also available on microfilm at the National Library of Australia (Mfm M1183)
  • 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.
Access Conditions
  • Available for reference. Not for loan.
Language
  • English
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