Princess Royal (Ship) log, 1791-1793

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Princess Royal (Ship)
Title
Princess Royal (Ship) log
Dates
1791-1793 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 volume)
Collection Number
B 115
Summary
The collection consists of the ship's log of the British sailing vessel, Princess Royal .
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of the log of the ship Princess Royal , December 6, 1791- September 13, 1792, May 31, 1793-August 31, 1793.

Commanders were John Brown and Adoniah Schuyler. From May 31, 1793 the log refers to the ship as H. M. packet, Princess Royal .

The log of voyages to Smyrna, St. Petersburg, Barbados, and elsewhere, refers to several skirmishes with French privateers.

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Description
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Merchant marine--Great Britain--History--18th century
  • Ocean travel
  • Packets--Great Britain
  • Shipping--Great Britain--History--18th century

Corporate Names

  • Princess Royal (Ship)

Geographical Names

  • Great Britain--commerce--History--18th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • Ships' logs