William Parker Snow - Voyage to Port Phillip in the 'City of Poonah', 1852

William Parker Snow - papers, 1839-1840, 1852-1854

Journey begins 8 Jul. 1852. Includes discussions on: the objective of the passage, "chartered to carry out a number of female emigrants [from England to Australia]";  composition of crew and passengers;  reminiscences on Snow's youth;  preparations onboard for the commencement of the journey;  arrangement of the vessel;  nature of the sea crossing and route;  Snow's reasons for choosing this ship;  sea and weather conditions;  accident causing death of seaman [William Hobbs?];  portents for travelling 
A number of the female emigrants are "Mr Sidney Herbert's needle women"

William Parker Snow - Voyage to Port Phillip in the 'City of Poonah', 1852

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