HMS Glasgow log book 1815 Glasgow, HMS log book

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HMS Glasgow log book 1815 Glasgow, HMS log book

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This log book covers the journey of the English 50-gun frigate HMS under the command of Captain Henry Duncan between February 1, 1815, and August 28, 1815. The log records daily information on weather, longitude and latitude, distance, and incidents onboard. Glasgow

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William L. Clements Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6391541

William L. Clements Library

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