H.M.S. Ariadne and H.M.S Astrea logbooks, 1780-1782.

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H.M.S. Ariadne and H.M.S Astrea logbooks, 1780-1782.

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William Woodforde kept these logbooks (2 vols.) of the H.M.S. Ariadne and H.M.S. Astrea. Entries for the Ariadne date September 16, 1780 through February 10, 1781, when the ship sailed from the Isle of May (Scotland) in a convoy, by way of Yarmouth and Newport (England) to the Carolinas. Entries for the Astrea date from May 8-December 31, 1782, when the ship was part of a convoy sailing between Cape Henry, Quebec and New York City, apparently patrolling the coastline. Woodforde mentions several skirmishes with American and foreign vessels.

.08 linear foot (1 volume)

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Ariadne (Ship)

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Astrea (Ship)

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