A LATE 19TH-CENTURY MIDSHIPMAN'S LOG BOOK
written by G.M.A. Rowe in a clear hand aboard H.M.S. Illustrious with daily entries between 10th May 1898 and 5th October 1900, profusely illustrated with hand-coloured charts and technical diagrams, quarter calf regulation log book with marbled end boards -- 13 x 8in. (33 x 20cm.)

A Majestic Class battleship built at Chatham and launched in 1896, Illustrious was commissioned on 10th May 1898 - the date this log begins, the entry noting At Chatham. Hands employed as requisite... Placed Mr Peakring, under arrest. Hands employed drawing maxims small arms and accoutrements. Mr Peakring was cautioned by Captain for being under influence of liquor. She formed part of the Mediterranean Squadron, was a guard ship in the Great War and broken up in 1920.

Condition Report
Spine worn and partially detached; contents in good condition.

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