Observations by Lieut. George Raper, R.N. 1787 to 1794. 1787-1794.

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Observations by Lieut. George Raper, R.N. 1787 to 1794. 1787-1794.

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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 4Oct. 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).

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Commerce de Marseille (Ship)

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Speedy (Ship)

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Raper, George, 1769-1796

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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. From the description of Papers of George Raper [manuscript]. 1787-1794. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222747216 Seaman and artist. Joined HMS Sirius as able bodied seaman Dec. 1786 and promoted to midsh...