Hercules (Ship) log book, 1784.

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Hercules (Ship) log book, 1784.

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The collection consists of a logbook of the ship Hercules during a voyage from Plymouth, Massachusetts to Savannah, Georgia from January 11 - March 31, 1784. Probably recorded by Captain Hugh Russell, the log's daily entries note the time of day, the course, the direction of the wind, latitude and longitude, and remarks on weather and various sealife encountered.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Russell, Hugh.

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Hercules (Ship : 1816-1857)

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Voyages: (1) 1800/1 New South Wales and China. Capt Luckyn Betts. Portsmouth 11 Sep 1801 - 12 Apr Cape - 26 Jun New South Wales - 26 Oct Whampoa - 3 Jan 1803 Second Bar - 14 Apr St Helena - 19 Jun Downs. British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : CorporateBody : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000093.0x000107 Chartered ship, 483 tons. Principal Managing Owners: Buckle & Co. Voyages: (1) 1825/6 Bengal. Capt William Vaughan. Dock 23 Jun 1826 - 16 Oct Madras - ...