Journals of the Ship Apollo, 1789-1791 1789-1791

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Journals of the Ship Apollo, 1789-1791 1789-1791

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These logbooks record two voyages (to Corunna, Spain, 1789-1790, and to Oporto, Portugal, 1791, and returns to Philadelphia), with observations of differences in temperature between air and water, especially when passing the Gulf Stream or any land or banks.

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American Philosophical Society

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Billings, William, 1746-1800

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William Billings was a ship captain. From the guide to the Journals of the Ship Apollo, 1789-1791, 1789-1791, (American Philosophical Society) Originally composed for chorus. "I am the rose of Sharon" and "Lamentation over Boston" are from Billings' "The Singing-Master's Assistant," published by Edes & Gill, Boston, 1778. "The Lord is risen" is from Billings' "The Suffolk Harmony," published Boston, 1786. Arranged 1976. First performance Free Library of Philadelphia, 17 ...

Apollo (Ship)

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Voyages: (1) From Madras 1800. Capt Benjamin Brown. Madras 22 Aug 1800 - 31 Oct Cape - 8 Jan 1801 Long Reach. British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : CorporateBody : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000081.0x0002a3 ...