Abstract of a cruise in the frigate United States under the command of Commandore Thos ap Catesby Jones, James Armstrong esq. Captain in the South Pacific : comprising latitude and longitude, ports called at, ships spoken and deaths during the cruise
Dates
- Creation: 1842 - 1844
Abstract
The manuscript contains information from the ship's log and descriptions from several of the ports of call (Funchal, Island of Madeira; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Valparaiso, Chili; Lima, Peru; Coquimbo, Chili; Monterey, California; Mazatlan, Mexico; the Hawaiian Islands; Nuka Hiva; and, Tahiti). The manuscript was written by two unknown individuals as there are two distinct sets of handwriting in the document.
Creator
- United States. Frigate (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
Open for research; digital version also available.
Conditions Governing Use
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Historical Note
The U.S.S. United States was one of the first frigates authorized by the United States Congress in 1794. After being repaired in 1842, it left the Hampton Roads, Virginia bound for duty in Pacific via Cape Horn as the flagship of the Pacific Squadron. Herman Melville enlisted as a seaman in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1843. The ship returned to Boston, Massachusetts in 1844 and was placed out of commission for repairs. The frigate later saw service as part of the Mediterranean Squadron and was ultimately dismantled by the Navy in 1865.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 container) : 1 v.; 12 leaves ; 32 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Provenance
Purchased from Whitten Antique Shop (1960).
Existence of Digital Copies
Available digitally. A link is included in the inventory.
Source
- Whitten Antique Shop (Firm) (Organization)
- Title
- Abstract of a Cruise in the Frigate United States under the Command of Commandore Thos ap Catesby Jones, James Armstrong esq. Captain in the South Pacific : Comprising Latitude and Longitude, Ports Called at, Ships Spoken and Deaths during the Cruise
- Subtitle
- 1842-1844
- Status
- Marc Only
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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