The EXPERIMENT visits Saint Helena. Barlow describes the island, which is an East India Company possession and a port of call for ships coming back from East India.

The ship visits Saint Helena, and the next day the LOYAL SUBJECT and the HANNIBAL also arrive. There is news of the loss of the HAPPY ENTRANCE. Barlow describes Saint Helena, which is an East India Company possession and has been cultivated by them. The island is an important port of call for ships of different nations coming back from East India, including English ships trading in slaves.

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/4/158
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1659-1703; 1671
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London