'Chambs. ffriggt's. Journall. Capt. South Commandr. to ye. Bay of Bengl. & Surrt. begun 23d. Novr. 1695. ended 7th. June 1699.'
IOR/L/MAR/A/CIII
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The record is made up of 1 volume (94 folios). It was created in 23 Nov 1695-7 Jun 1699. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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The Journal records the voyage of the frigate Chambers from England to the Bay of Bengal and Surratt [Surat], and back, 1695-99 (Captain Thomas South), including a voyage from Surat to Mocha and back, in March-September 1698.
The Journal consists of daily entries concerning navigation, winds, weather, contact with other vessels, deaths of crewmembers and slaves, commodities, and some general remarks.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (94 folios)
- Arrangement
The entries are recorded in chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 96; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
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- English in Latin script
- Type
- Archival file
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- British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.
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- Archive reference
- IOR/L/MAR/A/CIII
- Former external reference(s)
- No. 116 F
- Date(s)
- 23 Nov 1695-7 Jun 1699 (CE, Gregorian)
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- Ships logsWeatherMarine navigationTrade (practice)
- Places
- Mocha
- People & organisations
- Chambers
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'Chambs. ffriggt's. Journall. Capt. South Commandr. to ye. Bay of Bengl. & Surrt. begun 23d. Novr. 1695. ended 7th. June 1699.', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/MAR/A/CIII, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000001273.0x0003b1> [accessed 13 March 2025]
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- IOR/L/MAR/A/CIII
- Title
- 'Chambs. ffriggt's. Journall. Capt. South Commandr. to ye. Bay of Bengl. & Surrt. begun 23d. Novr. 1695. ended 7th. June 1699.'
- Pages
- front-a, front-a-i, front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 3r:94v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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