Merchant Shipping: Societies And Institutions
Of the volumes in this class, two relate to the society of East India Commanders; one, 1780 to 1833, records wagers between members and promises of gifts to the society upon such eventualities as marriage or leaving the service; the other is an account book, 1825 to 1879. The remaining volumes include 'Elements of Navigation' by pupils of Christ's Hospital Mathematical School; the earliest is dated 1723 and the latest is ca.1845. All are very carefully executed and the subjects include arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, gunnery and navigation; the majority are illustrated with diagrams, maps, pen and ink sketches or watercolours.
Administrative / biographical background
Merchant Shipping: Societies and Institutions
Administrative / biographical background
Merchant Shipping: Societies and Institutions
Record Details
| Item reference: | SMS; XX(63089.1) GB 0064 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | COLLECTION |
| Extent: | Overall: 61 cm |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Bets book of the Club of East India Commanders, 1780-1833. (Manuscript) (SMS/1)
- Marine Society's letterbook regarding boys' entry into the Navy, 1898-1899. (Manuscript) (SMS/2)
- Marine Society's account book, 1898-1903. (Manuscript) (SMS/3)
- Elements of learning by J. Cox (?G. Manley), 1723. (Manuscript) (SMS/4)
- Elements of learning by Mathew West, 1806. (Manuscript) (SMS/5)
- Elements of learning by George Searle, 1808. (Manuscript) (SMS/6)
- Elements of learning by W.T. Medley, ca.1836. (Manuscript) (SMS/7)
- Elements of learning by Edmund Ensor, ca.1845. (Manuscript) (SMS/8)
- Society of East India Commanders; account book, 1825 to 1879. (Manuscript) (SMS/9)