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Abstract log of the E. I. Ship Clarence, 1864-1891.

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[Flag in circle "Clarence" written at top arc]

Abstract Log.

of the E. I. East India Ship "Clarence" from London to Madras & Calcutta From Calcutta to St Helena and Demerara British Guiana and back to London.

In the years 1864 & 1865 commencing the 18th of June 1864 and ending the 3rd of May 1865 Rept. [Report] by Joseph Watson commander

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Crew list of the Clarence 1864 & 1865

1 Joseph Watson Commander 20 J. Mullins Boatsns [Boatswain] Mate
2 Henry Berridge 1st officer 21 H. Parrish 2n Master
3 L. J. Bateman 2nd do 22 N. Phillips [ditto]
4 John Fulton 3rd do 23 A. Lambert [ditto]
5 Wm. Lee 4th do 24 Jas. O'Brien AB
6 Jh. Stevenson 5th do 25 Lars Bergesen [ditto]
7 Chas. Turner Surgeon 26 D. McCarthy [ditto]
8 Wm Adams Carpenter 27 J. Glenn [ditto]
9 H. Dimmett Boatswain 28 T. Palmer [ditto]
10 A. Howell Sailmaker 29 F. M. Sarraway [ditto]
11 G. Curry Steward 30 J. Penfold [ditto]
12 J. Howie Captns [Captain's] Cook 31 E. Kelly [ditto]
13 Jas. Dunn Baker & ship cook died in Demerara 32 J. Thomas [ditto]
14 T. W. Harrison Butcher 33 R. Knight [ditto]
15 J. Smith Cuddy Servt [servant] 34 I. Clatworthy [ditto] sent to jail in Cal.
16 W. Langdale [ditto] 35 I. Wilson AB
17 Thos. Andrews Captn servt [Captain's servant] 36 I. Wellings [ditto]
18 H. Williams Engineer 37 F. Fuller [ditto]
19 W. Parker Boatswn [Boatswain] Mate 38 J. Lord [ditto]
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E. I. Ship Clarence

Joseph Watson Commander From London to Madras & Calcutta

June 18th 1864

at 11.15 AM, Hauled out of the East India Dock. in charge of Mr Martin Pilot & proceeded down the river in tow of the steam eng. [engine] "Caledonia" at 2.30 PM moored ship to the buoy off the town pier Gravesend.

June 19th

Fresh SW wind & fine. The "Winchester" sailed PM with thalf the 18th Regiment of Hussars.

June 20th

Fresh SW wind & fine troops provisions were sur- veyed employed taking in baggage tc.

June 21st

at noon embarked the Head Quarters of the 18th Hussars consisting of 15 officers and 3 ladies 257 men 33 women 4 children over 10 years & 32 under 10, together with all their baggage

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took the ship in tow. at Midnight Mr. Gasson trinity pilot came on board & took charge. Dungeness NNW

May 3rd

am at 2 Passed through the Downs Moderate breeze at South & veering to the Eastd [Eastward] at 5 Passed the tongue light vessel unbent the sails at 8.30 Passed Southern fresh SW wind & fine Wr [weather] at 1 Passed Gravesend at 4.30 Hauled the ship into the West India Docks & made her fast & here ends this log Joseph Watson

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From the Englishman Calcutta Octr 15th 1864 The ship Clarence

The following has been kindly forwarded to us by Captain J. Watson dated ship "Clarence" Sands Heads October 12th.

Sir, My I request you to publish the following information in your valuable journal, in relation to the position of the "Clarence" during the late dis- astrous storm, at the time that I was within its influence in the Bay of Bengal on the 4th instant. I left Madras in this ship on the 22nd of September for Calcutta. I have usually, at this season, taken fresh SW winds up to the Sand Heads. But I experienced, in the latter end of September, a series of of light SE -- East, and NE winds & calms, with intensely hot weather. The Ther. [Thermometer] being at 90 in the shade on more than one occasion. October was ushered in with a continuation of light East and NE winds & calms. Bar. [Barometer] generally at about 29.90; but the weather began to be

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