26th Apr, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter)
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[Z] THE MERCHANT SHIP BOSWORTH
THE MERCHANT SHIP BOSWORTH
a copy of part of the logbook of Bosworth, inscribed by Henry Scott, Chief Officer, and Thomas Turnbull, Master, 23 ff., a contemporary copy, contemporary marbled wrappers, 4to -- 9¼ x 7¾in. (23.5 x 19.5cm.); together with four folio leaves, also relating to the Bosworth and signed by Thomas Turnbull, 1857
The above describes Bosworth’s voyages to Auckland, Lyttelton and Dunedin in New Zealand. On her first voyage to Dunedin with 107 passengers, two sailors attempted to set the ship on fire and were sent to prison on her arrival at Dunedin. On subsequent voyages, the Bosworth also carried passengers and a large supply of ammunition for the Imperial troops.
Sold for £372
Estimated at £80 - £120
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
THE MERCHANT SHIP BOSWORTH
a copy of part of the logbook of Bosworth, inscribed by Henry Scott, Chief Officer, and Thomas Turnbull, Master, 23 ff., a contemporary copy, contemporary marbled wrappers, 4to -- 9¼ x 7¾in. (23.5 x 19.5cm.); together with four folio leaves, also relating to the Bosworth and signed by Thomas Turnbull, 1857
The above describes Bosworth’s voyages to Auckland, Lyttelton and Dunedin in New Zealand. On her first voyage to Dunedin with 107 passengers, two sailors attempted to set the ship on fire and were sent to prison on her arrival at Dunedin. On subsequent voyages, the Bosworth also carried passengers and a large supply of ammunition for the Imperial troops.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter), 26th Apr, 2022
Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-97
Mercantile (Steam) – 100-162
Naval (Sail) – 165-236
Naval (Steam) – 237-318
Navigational & Scientific Instruments – 320-380
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