1. Egerton MS 3319
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Egerton MS 3319
- Title:
- JOURNAL of the Rev. John Browne, on board H.M.S. 'Majestic'; 24 May 1798-2 Nov. 1799. The journal begins with the detachment of the 'Majestic' and other ships from Lord St Vincent's fleet in the Mediterranean to join Nelson off Toulon, and includes (ff. 13-18) an account of the battle of the Nile (1-2 Aug. 1798), in which the 'Majestic' suffered severely, losing her commander, Capt. G. B. Westcott, shortly after the action began. There is a crude and inaccurate tinted sketch-map (f. 17b) of ...
- Scope & Content:
- Reverend John Browne: Journal on board H.M.S. 'Majestic': 1798-1799. Navy; England: Journal of Rev. J. Browne in H.M.S. 'Majestic': 1798-1799. Diaries and Memoranda: Rev. J. Browne, aboard H.M.S. Majestic: 1798-1799. includes: f. 17b Maps and Plans: Disposition of the French fleet at the b...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 24 May 1798-2 Nov 1799
- Extent:
- 1 item