Darley, Arthur, fl. 1842-1843

Arthur Darley commanded the sloop HMS Electra based in the West Indies. He was a captain in the British Royal Navy during the period he was in charge of this sloop. The journal is a personal narrative of his experiences on board and in port, including discussions of his dinner companions and fellow captains of companion HMS ships as well as the flora and fauna of the ports.

From the description of Personal journal of Captain Arthur Darley, R.N., 1842 January 1--1843 February 3. (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 419477223

Arthur Darley commanded the sloop HMS Electra based in the West Indies. He was a captain in the British Royal Navy during the period he was in charge of this sloop. The journal is a personal narrative of his experiences on board and in port, including discussions of his dinner companions and fellow captains of companion HMS ships as well as the flora and fauna of the ports.

Information derived from the collection.

From the guide to the Personal journal of Captain Arthur Darley, R.N., 1842 January 1-1843 February 3, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)