Diary & note book kept by W T Mumford on HMS RESOLUTE

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Title
Diary & note book kept by W T Mumford on HMS RESOLUTE
Reference
JOD/248
Collection
  • National Maritime Museum, UK: Journals And Diaries (JOD)
Document Type
  • Notes
  • Diaries, Journals and Logbooks
Date
1854
Description
Diary & notebook kept during sledge travelling by William T Mumford in HMS RESOLUTE. The events include the abandonment of the RESOLUTE on 15 May 1854 and the commencement of the journey towards Beechey Island. The diary includes several sketches and coastal views and a sketch of a knife inscribed 'Franklin'.