Journal kept by Acting Mate Francis S Thompson HMS LONDON and HMS GLADIATOR

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Title
Journal kept by Acting Mate Francis S Thompson HMS LONDON and HMS GLADIATOR
Reference
JOD/226
Collection
  • National Maritime Museum, UK: Journals And Diaries (JOD)
Document Type
  • Diaries, Journals and Logbooks
Date
1 Jan 1854 - 22 Oct 1855
Description
Journal of HMS LONDON and HMS GLADIATOR, by Francis S Thompson, Acting Mate then Mate, January 1 1854 to October 22 1855. The GLADIATOR, an early paddle steamer, was one of the vessels at Sebastopol, and Thompson's journal gives a detailed description of the defences, as well as some illustrative coastal views. Also provides an overview of the fittings of both vessels.
Theme
  • Warfare