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10 July 2018

9.5 weeks at sea

Saturday 5th November 1831 – we had expected to have taken the Buenos Ayres Mail, about the middle of this month, but in consequence of one […]
10 July 2018

Halifax

Tuesday 10th Jan.ry – as beautiful a day as ever shone out of the heavens. Mild & without a cloud. Moderate and favourable breeze in the […]
10 July 2018

Bermuda

Monday 23d – beautiful weather. Fresh and favourable breeze. Saw the Island of Bermuda at 12:10, and came to anchor at 4 P.M. near Smithy Island. […]
10 July 2018

Slaves, Boats & Mosquitoes

Blacks – Slaves &.c at Bermuda I believe I gave you a more favourable account of the Blacks at Bermuda than of those I had seen […]
10 July 2018

Journey home

Thursday 23d Feb.ry – fine W.r Strong breezes – found we could not go to the South of Sable Islands, but the wind was favourable for […]
10 July 2018

Halifax (2)

Sunday 12th Feb.ry – dull miserable weather all day – much rain. Remained on board. Monday 13th – very dull but fair weather. Completely blocked up […]
10 July 2018

Account of Expenses

Expenses incurred during the Halifax voyage. 1832 Janu.ry 11th Halifax Medecine – 2s Ticket to Theatre – 3s Expences on Shore 3 days – 4s 50 Segars – […]
10 July 2018

Voyage 9 – Halifax & Bermuda 1831/32

Notes of a Voyage to Halifax & Bermuda & back Sailed 5th November 1831 – Returned 11th March 1832 Absent 18 Weeks & 1 day James’ ninth voyage […]
9 July 2018

The Story of the Mignonette

Britain’s last trial for cannibalism at sea The obituary of John Burton, proprietor of the famous Old Curiosity Shop in Falmouth was printed as a special […]
10 July 2018

9.5 weeks at sea

Saturday 5th November 1831 – we had expected to have taken the Buenos Ayres Mail, about the middle of this month, but in consequence of one […]
10 July 2018

Halifax

Tuesday 10th Jan.ry – as beautiful a day as ever shone out of the heavens. Mild & without a cloud. Moderate and favourable breeze in the […]
10 July 2018

Bermuda

Monday 23d – beautiful weather. Fresh and favourable breeze. Saw the Island of Bermuda at 12:10, and came to anchor at 4 P.M. near Smithy Island. […]
10 July 2018

Slaves, Boats & Mosquitoes

Blacks – Slaves &.c at Bermuda I believe I gave you a more favourable account of the Blacks at Bermuda than of those I had seen […]
10 July 2018

Journey home

Thursday 23d Feb.ry – fine W.r Strong breezes – found we could not go to the South of Sable Islands, but the wind was favourable for […]
10 July 2018

Halifax (2)

Sunday 12th Feb.ry – dull miserable weather all day – much rain. Remained on board. Monday 13th – very dull but fair weather. Completely blocked up […]
10 July 2018

Account of Expenses

Expenses incurred during the Halifax voyage. 1832 Janu.ry 11th Halifax Medecine – 2s Ticket to Theatre – 3s Expences on Shore 3 days – 4s 50 Segars – […]
9 July 2018

The Story of the Mignonette

Britain’s last trial for cannibalism at sea The obituary of John Burton, proprietor of the famous Old Curiosity Shop in Falmouth was printed as a special […]