26th Apr, 2022 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter)

 
  Lot 78
 

78

[Z] HONOURABLE COMPANY SHIPS, Lord Castlereagh and Lord Elton

HONOURABLE COMPANY SHIPS, LADY CASTLEREAGH AND LORD ELTON

in one vol., 46 leaves (including three for the crew and three blank), by John William Young, Chief Officer, contemporary calf, some repairs, 1805, folio -- 14¾ x 9¼in. (37.5 x 23.5cm.)

An interesting pair of logbooks. On the way out the Lady Castlereagh (later to be shipwrecked in October 1818) sailed with no problems to St Helena where she was refitted between 25 August and 14 September. On the way home Lord Elton occasionally saw enemy ships in engagement, arriving in England on 23 November 1805.

Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

 

HONOURABLE COMPANY SHIPS, LADY CASTLEREAGH AND LORD ELTON

in one vol., 46 leaves (including three for the crew and three blank), by John William Young, Chief Officer, contemporary calf, some repairs, 1805, folio -- 14¾ x 9¼in. (37.5 x 23.5cm.)

An interesting pair of logbooks. On the way out the Lady Castlereagh (later to be shipwrecked in October 1818) sailed with no problems to St Helena where she was refitted between 25 August and 14 September. On the way home Lord Elton occasionally saw enemy ships in engagement, arriving in England on 23 November 1805.

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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