Journal kept by Henry Crosby between 1619 and 1624, including voyages on the East India Company ships Charles and Exchange. Folios 8-15 cover the voyage of the Charles from England to Surat, March-October 1619, from Surat to Jasquet [Bandar-e Jask, Iran] and back, November 1619-January 1619 [N...
Gift of God: Journal, Edmund Sayers, merchant (20 March 1617-7 September 1617) and Journal on an un-named ship, Edmund Sayers, merchant (22 February 1618-11 may 1618
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Includes journal on a un-know ship (referred to as 'an un-known junk'), chartered by the Japan factory from 'Shiquan', a Chinese. Voyages: (1) Cochin China 1618. Pilot William Adams. Hirado 11 Mar 1618 - Nagasaki 17 Mar - 7 Apr Oshima 2 May - voyage abandoned - 14 May Hirado.
This volume consists of a journal (log book) of a voyage of the East India Company ship Expedition to Swalley [Suvali, near Surat] to Jasquis [Jask] in Persia [Iran], and back to Swalley, recorded by John Rowe. The journal records the ship setting sail from Swalley on 30 October 1618, arriving...
Journal of the voyages of the East India Company ships Roebuck and Hart kept by Richard Swan, in a fleet commanded by Admiral Andrew Shilling. Folios 6-19 cover the voyage of the Roebuck, accompanied by East India Company ships Hart, Eagle and London, from England to Surratt [Surat, India], Fe...
‘A Journall kepte by me Archebell Jennison my firste voyadge to the East Indies in the London with captaine Andrew Shillinge, mr Blithe in the Harte vise admirall, mr Swann in the Rooebucke rear admiral, and Mr Browne in the Eagell, wth fleete I beseech the Allmighty God to prosper wth a good voyage, a happy and successull retourne to his glory. Amen.’
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This volume consists of journal (log book) kept by Archibald Jennison. The journal entries are dated 25 March 1620 to 13 June 1622. The entries record the East India Company ship London sailing from the Downs on 25 March 1620, and then record the ship’s arrival at the following places: Saldani...