A log of the proceedings of His Majesties Sloop Resolution on discoveries towards the North Pole (Ja...
A log of the proceedings of His Majesties Sloop Resolution on discoveries towards the North Pole (James Cook Esqr. Commander) by Henry Roberts, Mate, 1 Dec. 1776 - 30 Nov. 1779
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1776-1779
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3 v. - 0.66 Meters
Textual Records - (manuscript)
Drawings - (watercolours)
Drawings - (maps)
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Fonds
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Issue Copy
Microfilm : MAV/FM4/2222, frames 1-496 (DLMSQ 151-DLMSQ 152 ; DLMSF 2)
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Scope and Contents
Contents
The manuscript component is in the form of a log-journal (2 v.) illustrated with watercoloured charts and sketches, with the 'remarks' column expanded to describe the activities of the expedition at various places visited. Entries commence near the Cape of Good Hope and go on to include: Kerguelen Island, Tasmania, New Zealand, Tonga, Society Islan...
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A log of the proceedings of His Majesties Sloop Resolution on discoveries towards the North Pole (James Cook Esqr. Commander) by Henry Roberts, Mate, 1 Dec. 1776 - 30 Nov. 1779
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Notes
General note
Vol. 2 (DLMSQ 152) is bound in rough calf. Both volumes were paginated in the Library. Loose charts found in both volumes were removed and mounted as DLMSF 2.
The preservation microfilm copy at MAV/FM4/2222 (frames 1-69) includes Peter Briscoe's journal, 27 May 1768 - 14 May 1770, on H.M. Bark Endeavour (DLMS 96).
Signature / Inscriptions
DLMSQ 151 has an authenticating note in another hand signed 'Dan Roberts, son to Henry Roberts and retired Captain in the Royal Navy'.
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Administrative / Biographical history
Henry Roberts was born in 1757 and entered the Royal Navy at the age of 15 as an able-bodied seaman. He joined HMS Resolution on Captain Cook's second Pacific voyage (1772-75). On the voyage he revealed his capacities for drawing and became a skilled cartographer. He served as master's mate on Cook's third voyage (1776-1780) and was later employed...
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nM7lwEDY
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nM7lwEDY
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457569
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