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Hercules (Ship) log book
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Creator: |
Russell, Hugh |
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Dates: |
1784 |
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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.
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ms1041 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Dolores Artau papers
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Artau, Dolores Elizabeth, 1905-1990 |
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Dates: |
1887-1972 |
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Notable items in the collection include letters to Lazaro Artau, as well as four books related to his time as a ship captain.
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ms4205 |
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Hargrett Library |
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U.S.S. Western World (Ship) log
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Gregory, Samuel B. |
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Dates: |
1862-1881 |
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The collection consists of the logbook of the Union screw steamer Western World from 1862. Daily entries by Samuel B. Gregory
regard the weather, crew activities, food, and ship operations. Gregory writes about blockading activities off Charleston,
S.C., and Savannah, Frederica, St. Simons, and Doboy Sound, Georgia; numerous encounters with Confederate ships and blockade-runners
in the North Santee River (S.C.); and raids on several plantations. Three handwritten letters and a bill of sale are laid
in the log.
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ms2425 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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