Thomas Watson - journals and associated material, 1838-1844
Thomas Watson - journals and associated material, 1838-1844
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Author / Creator
Date
1838 - 1844
Call Numbers
MLMSS 7563
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Physical Description
Contents
1 box - 0.03 Meters
Textual Records - (manuscript)
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Fonds
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Issue Copy
Microfilm : CY 4527, frames 11-158 (MLMSS 7563)
Finding aids
Read the transcription here: http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2010/D04420/a1490.htm
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Scope and Contents
Contents
10 September 1838-19 July 1839; Journal of the Schooner 'Essington' from Sydney through Torres Straits, towards Port Essington. The journal records Watson's voyage from Sydney to the north coast of Australia to assist in the founding of the settlement at Port Essington. It contains a good description of Port Essington as well as notes on the coast...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Thomas Watson - journals and associated material, 1838-1844
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Notes
General note
Both journals were transcribed into one volume at an early date from Captain Watson's logbooks and notes, which have been since lost. His signature appears on page 141 of the 'Essington' journal.
Both journals contain an index prepared by Geoffrey Ingleton.
The bookplate of G.& N. Ingleton is pasted onto the inside front cover.
Digital order no: Album ID : 823652...
Contextual Information
Source
Acquired from John Arnold Pty Ltd, June 2005
Administrative / Biographical history
In 1826 Thomas Watson was appointed resident pilot of Sydney. In 1837 he resigned and purchased the schooner Essington. The following year he sailed with HMS Alligator and HMS Britomart to assist in the founding of the northern settlement of Port Essington and to search for survivors of the wreck of the Charles Eaton in Torres Strait. In 1843 he s...
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Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 7563
Record Identifier
1wN2PApn
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1wN2PApn
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Reference code
446720
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