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Papers of George Raper, [manuscript] 1787-1794

Title
Papers of George Raper, [manuscript] 1787-1794
Repository
National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection
Reference
MS 9433
Date Range
1787 - 1947
Description

In 2000, the National Library of Australia acquired 9 maps, 9 paintings and a manuscript notebook. NLA Summary description: "The papers consist of: 1. 'Observations by Lieut. George Raper, R.N. 1787-1794'. Manuscript (15 pp) giving nautical observations, kept on HMS Sirius, May 1787-Jan 1788 and Oct 1788-April 1789. Includes documentation of efforts to improve determination of longitude through experimentation with chronometers and brief entries on Speedy (1793) and Commerce de Versailles (1794). 1a. Two CDs of images of the manuscript. 2. Five folios containing twelve pen, ink and watercolour drawings, 1787-90, of Tenerife, Cape Verde Islands, Rio de Janeiro, Van Diemen's Land, Botany Bay, Port Jackson and wreck of HMS Sirius at Norfolk Island (items 2/1-5). 3. Nine manuscript maps and plans, 1787-91, depicting track of HMS Sirius in Atlantic Ocean, Rio de Janeiro, Island of St Jago, Botany Bay, Port Jackson and Norfolk Island (items 3/3i-3ix)."

Quantity
2 boxes (1 solander, 1 folio) (1.5 m)
Access
Available for research. Not for loan.
Finding Aid

https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/359616

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