Hercules (Ship) log book, 1784

Summary

Creator:

Russell, Hugh

Date:

1784

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Hercules (Ship) log book, ms 1041. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a logbook of the ship Hercules during a voyage from Plymouth, Massachusetts to Savannah, Georgia from January 11-March 31, 1784. Probably recorded by Captain Hugh Russell, the log's daily entries note the time of day, the course, the direction of the wind, latitude and longitude, and remarks on weather and various sea life encountered.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Sailing ships.
Ships' logs.

Names:

Hercules (Ship)

Places:

United States -- Description and travel.
United States -- History -- 1783-1815.

Preferred citation:

Hercules (Ship) log book, ms 1041. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.