[Diary kept during a voyage to Melbourne in the ship Conway, 1858] / [by Fanny Davis]. 1858, June 3-1858, Sept. 10.

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[Diary kept during a voyage to Melbourne in the ship Conway, 1858] / [by Fanny Davis]. 1858, June 3-1858, Sept. 10.

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Very detailed and descriptive diary describing life on board. She describes allocation of berths; organisation of messes; sailor being washed overboard; seasickness; preparing food; entertainment and pastimes; crossing the line; bad storms; cold, with snow on deck. It was a very rough voyage.

15 leaves ; 30 cm.

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Conway (Ship : 1859-1974)

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Davis, Fanny

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