Log [manuscript]. 1766-1767.

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Log [manuscript]. 1766-1767.

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For the most part the log contains bare observations on the weather, rigging and position of the ship, but expands into more detailed description for the time spent in the Straits of Magellan and again at King George Island (i.e. Tahiti). MS log of the voyage of H.M.S. Dolphin to the South Seas, 1766-1768, under Captain Samuel Wallis. This log, kept by John Gore, Master's Mate, covers 21 Aug 1766-16 Oct 1767. Signed "Jno. Gore, Master Hunter(?)" MS, 2 vols.

2 v.

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Dolphin (Ship)

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Gore, John, 1730?-1790

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The information gained on this voyage was used by Cook for his first voyage to the South Seas, 1768-1771. From the description of Log [manuscript]. 1766-1767. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225818393 ...