Diary belonging to J. B. Thomson on a voyage from Dundee to Capetown
Date1938
Object numberANMS0996[001]
NameDiary
MediumPaper, leather, ink
DimensionsOverall: 205 x 129 mm
ClassificationsBooks and journals
Credit LineANMM Collection McIlwraith McEacharn Limited
DescriptionA diary kept by J.B. Thompson, Superintendent Engineer, during a voyage from Dundee to Capetown.HistoryThis diary is sparse in details, focusing on recording positions, weather conditions and distance covered. Where content is expanded, it deals with issues such as stores.SignificanceAlthough not an in depth account of a journey, this diary does provide an indication of daily distances expected to be covered and an interesting gauge of rationing.
Elizabeth Moulding
1912
Oliver E Hurd
1884-1885
8 August 1879 - 2 October 1879
