27 July 2018
In Charles II.’s reign there were two main lines along which development was sought. The first of these consisted in the effort to devise ships that […]
27 July 2018
It has often been said that yachting history begins with the Restoration of Charles II., and it is indeed certain that the date of the home-corning […]
27 July 2018
Robert Snell – Commander John Pearce Geach – Master James Williamson – Surgeon Charles Williams – Master’s Mate James Edwards – Steward James Pashbee – Steward’s Mate – on our return put before the Mast. James […]
27 July 2018
Saturday 23rd November 1833 – no detention having come down, we set sail from Falm.o at 12 oClock precisely in company with the Confiance Steamer, and the Cambden Packet, the […]
27 July 2018
Another week has now gone over our heads and its termination has found us in a very different situation from what we were in at its […]
27 July 2018
The character of the past week has been quiet and orderly. Every thing and every person have taken their proper places – and both the business […]
27 July 2018
Taking the average rate of going within the limits of the Trades, we may be considered as having [gone] very well this week – and should […]
27 July 2018
The result of this week has completely disappointed our expectations. At this season of the year, none of us anticipated calms, much less foul winds – […]
27 July 2018
With light and baffling winds, alternating with calms, we saw the old year approach its end and up to its latest hour nothing gave us any […]
27 July 2018
Under the influence of the same fresh and favourable breeze, which we had received as a new years gift, we bowled along most merrily. On Monday […]
27 July 2018
Friday 10th January – Fresh sea breezes all night. At day-light we made sail again, and favoured by the wind came to anchor off Port Royal […]
27 July 2018
I must not forget to make mention of the passengers we landed here. If you are still in possession of my first voyage to Mexico you […]