Papers of H. D. (Henry Douglas) Wilkin
MSS 271
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Papers of H. D. (Henry Douglas) WilkinCollection Identifier
MSS 271Inclusive date(s)
1878 to 1883Extent and Medium
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Collection Description
Journals kept by H. D. Wilkin whilst serving as a midshipman on Her Majesty's Ships, 1878-1883.
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Scope and Content
Journals kept by H. D. Wilkin whilst serving as a midshipman on Her Majesty's Ships' Duke of Wellington, Tourmaline, Pegasus, Charybdis, Himalaya, Crocodile, Cruiser, Superb and Penelope from 28 January 1878 to 14 February 1883. They chronicle voyages undertaken by Wilkin and include pencil and ink drawings of ships, weather charts, harbour plans and maps (some fold-out) by the author.
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