Diary of Robert Gale on HMS RATTLESNAKE.
Diary kept by Robert Gale, captain's steward on board HMS RATTLESNAKE on the scientific surveying cruise to Australia and New Guinea, includes recounting how he was on shore and walked too far one day so when he got back to the landing place the landing crew had already returned to the ship. Robert discharged his gun to attract attention to no avail realising he would have to stay the night as he states, in a Robinson Crusoe style, he decided to stay near the shore making a fire there rather than sleep in the huts the locals had left. Fortunately he was rescued during the night by two crew members.
Administrative / biographical background
Robert Gale served as captain's steward on board HMS RATTLESNAKE, commanded by Captain Owen Stanley (1811-50). On board were the scientists and naturalists Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), and John MacGillivray (1821-1867).
Administrative / biographical background
Robert Gale served as captain's steward on board HMS RATTLESNAKE, commanded by Captain Owen Stanley (1811-50). On board were the scientists and naturalists Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), and John MacGillivray (1821-1867).
Record Details
| Item reference: | JOD/284/1; MS1976/094 MSS/76/094 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Extent: | 1 box |
| Date made: | 1846-1849; 1846-1859 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Diary of Robert Gale on HMS RATTLESNAKE. (Manuscript) (JOD/284/1)
- Diary of Robert Gale on HMS RATTLESNAKE. (Manuscript) (JOD/284/2)
- Lists of shells, stones, birds and other creatures found. (Manuscript) (JOD/284/3)
- Book of drawings by Robert Gale. (Manuscript) (JOD/284/4)
- Extra notes and drawings by Robert Gale. (Manuscript) (JOD/284/5)
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