Archival Resources Details
Captains' logs, including: EXPLORATIONS: RESOLUTION (2) W. Anderson (1776 June 7-1777 Sept 2). EXPLORATIONS: RESOLUTION (1) W. Paul (1776 July 13-1778 Aug 8)
- Title
- Captains' logs, including: EXPLORATIONS: RESOLUTION (2) W. Anderson (1776 June 7-1777 Sept 2). EXPLORATIONS: RESOLUTION (1) W. Paul (1776 July 13-1778 Aug 8)
- Repository
- The National Archives, UK
- Reference
- ADM 51/4560
- Date Range
- 1776 - 1778
- Description
These logs were maintained by the captain of each ship in commission, and kept in manuscript form on a continuous daily basis. They cover details of the employment and position of the ship and ship's company, details of weather encountered, and provide a full picture of the daily routine of a naval vessel under sail. Some occasionally provide a list of the crew.
Also includes a small number of lieutenants' logs.
- Access
- Available on application