Log kept on HMS PRINCE OF WALES, 1800, and a journal covering the early years of Platt’s career at sea

Bound volume containing a log kept by John Platt as a lieutenant on HMS PRINCE OF WALES (1794) in the West Indies and then with a convoy across the Atlantic between 19 January 1800 and 20 June 1800. It also has a detailed personal account of his career between 1779 and 1793, including accounts of naval actions and life at sea. Inserted are some loose newspaper cuttings relating to events of the Anglo-French War. Also a folded sheet showing the general positions of English and French warships at the Battle of Cuddalore on 20 June 1783.