Journal, kept by Horatio Nelson Gray. Gray served on board the Ship CRISIS from Oct. 3, 1851 – Feb. 5, 1853, first in the capacity of first mate and later as master. From June 5, 1853 – April 6, 1854 Gray served as master on the Brig PENNMAQNON, and from April 29, 1854 – Jan. 2, 1855 as master of the Ship SOPHIA WALKER; 1851 Oct 3 – 1855 Jan 2

  • Life at Sea
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Title
Journal, kept by Horatio Nelson Gray. Gray served on board the Ship CRISIS from Oct. 3, 1851 – Feb. 5, 1853, first in the capacity of first mate and later as master. From June 5, 1853 – April 6, 1854 Gray served as master on the Brig PENNMAQNON, and from April 29, 1854 – Jan. 2, 1855 as master of the Ship SOPHIA WALKER; 1851 Oct 3 – 1855 Jan 2
Reference
Coll. 89
Collection
  • Mystic Seaport Museum: Hotchkiss-Gray Collection
Document Type
  • Diaries, Journals and Logbooks
Date
3 Oct 1851 - 2 Jan 1855
Description
Lots of poetry extracts, includes some illustrations of shorelines as well as maps and navigation charts. Includes navigational data, notes on weather, and daily shipboard life.
Theme
  • Everyday Life at Sea