James Kelly - 'Journal of the whale boat, the Elizabeth, round Vandeimens Land...in December 1815', 29 Jan. 1816, together with newspaper cuttings, 1921

James Kelly 'Journal of the whale boat, the Elizabeth, round Vandeimens Land...in December 1815', 29 Jan. 1816, together with newspaper cuttings, 1921

Full Title: 'Journal of the whale boat, the Elizabeth, round Vandeimens [ie Van Dieman's] Land for the purpose of exploring the west coast of it in particular, under the direction of Mr. James Kelly, Master, and a crew consisting of four seamen only and fitted out for the express purpose by Thomas William Birch of Hobart, merchant, in December 1815'. 14 pages. The journal describes Kelly's voyage from 16 Dec. 1815 to 24 Jan. 1816. It is signed by Kelly, but appears to be written in a different hand. Also included are two newspaper cuttings, 16 and 21 April 1921, concerning Kelly.

James Kelly - 'Journal of the whale boat, the Elizabeth, round Vandeimens Land...in December 1815',...

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