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Recto: The GUANNABOE takes on board the cargo of a ship which arrives in Port Royal damaged by a hurricane. They set sail from Jamaica accompanied by several other ships. Verso: The ship runs short of provisions on the voyage home, and on arrival the sailors have to pay for damaged cargo. Barlow stays at home for a long time, due to the uncertain political situation in England. (Manuscript) 1680-1681 JOD/4/221-222
Recto: Barlow ships as chief mate on the CADIZ MERCHANT, bound for Jamaica. He describes the indenture system in the West Indies. Verso: The voyage home experiences bad weather and there is damage to the ship and her goods. Florida Indians sell them a mysterious substance. (Manuscript) 1681-1682 JOD/4/223-224
Recto: Barlow and his shipmates lodge in Amsterdam, where they are paid. He returns to England on a pleasure boat belonging to Colonel Stroude. Verso: Barlow describes Amsterdam and its importance as a trading centre. Most goods are carried by water and the city is clean and handsome. (Manuscript) 1674 JOD/4/187-188
Recto: The SAMPSON journeys to Madras, where two maids looking for husbands are among the passengers who disembark. Barlow gives details of the war between the East India Company and the Great Mogul. Verso: Views of several capes and islands. (Manuscript) 1692 JOD/4/259-260
Missing page from Edward Barlow's journal. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/145
Missing page from Edward Barlow's journal. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/99
Various documents including letters, advices, transactions and treaties. (Manuscript) 1666-01-03 - 1675 CLI/121-137
Missing page from Edward Barlow's journal. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/117
Missing page from Edward Barlow's journal. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/237
Missing page from Edward Barlow's journal. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/163
Recto: Many sailors are laid off as the threat of war with France recedes, but not Barlow. The YARMOUTH convoys the Duke of York's pleasure boat, carrying his daughter [Anne], to Dieppe. Verso: The YARMOUTH sails for Tangier via Cadiz with Sir Thomas Allen's fleet, hoping to get restitution from Barbary pirates who have been plundering English merchant ships. (Manuscript) 1668 JOD/4/113-114
Recto: Barlow is kept prisoner on various Dutch ships and begins to write his journal. Verso: Barlow is put on board the Dutch Admiral ship, which anchors near Bantam. Barlow decribes various recent engagements with the Dutch, and dislikes their bragging about their victories. (Manuscript) 1672-1674 JOD/4/177-178
Recto: The MAREYGOULD returns to England. On the way they repair their broken fore yard, and are helped by other English ships when they run out of food. Verso: Barlow is paid for his service on the MAREYGOULD. He ships on the MAYFLOWER, bound for Tenerife. (Manuscript) 1676-1677 JOD/4/203-204
Recto: Barlow falls out with the captain who cheats the sailors of some of their wages on arrival home. He signs on as second mate on the CADIZ MERCHANT, and explains his duties. Verso: The CADIZ MERCHANT sails for Jamaica. They stop briefly at Nevis, and find in Jamaica that sugar is very scarce after a drought. (Manuscript) 1679-1680 JOD/4/219-220
Recto: The MONKE continue to look for enemy ships, without success. They hear news of the Dutch attack on the fleet in the Medway, which Barlow blames on treachery. Verso: The MONKE assists preparations in Kinsale against a Dutch attack, but soon after peace is declared in the Second Dutch War. The MONKE returns to England. (Manuscript) 1666-1667 JOD/4/105-106
The ship encounters bad weather and the master is fearful of portents of bad luck such as a black cat on board. They are wrecked on the Goodwin Sands but Barlow manages to save his journal. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/194
Recto: At Tangiers they hear news of the accidental burning of the DEFIANCE at Chatham. Barlow blames a woman who was on board and expresses his low opinion of women. Verso: The YARMOUTH returns to England. Barlow sees his sister in London, and buys some fine clothes before setting off to travel to his parents' home. (Manuscript) 1669 JOD/4/133-134
A collection of photos belonging Richard Thomas Cullen relating to the Old Royal Observatory. (Manuscript) 1900-1976 HSR/P/1
Recto: Barlow's ship returns to England. At Dover they get news that a fleet of men-of-war is being built, and the crew fear the press-gang. Verso: Barlow is press-ganged from his ship by the frigate YARMOUTH, but his sister is able to visit him on board. War with France is threatened. (Manuscript) 1668 JOD/4/111-112
Recto: Barlow complains about the East India Company's monopoly. The KENT encounters bad weather and her main topsail yard is broken. Verso: The KENT sails to Karwar, Goa, Mumbai and Swallow Hole. Barlow describes how the BRISTOL sank , and criticises Sir Josiah Child, Governor of the East India Company. (Manuscript) 1685 JOD/4/233-234
Surat, India. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/147
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-08-24 ADM/A/1774/433
Livorno. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/128
Recto: At Surat they hear of the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion. Due to the Company's debts the KENT has difficulty finding cargo, but eventually takes on board calico and pepper. Verso: The KENT encounters some Danish ships, at war with the Moors. They sail from Mumbai round the Cape of Good Hope to the Island of Ascension, where they load some turtles to eat. (Manuscript) 1686-1687 JOD/4/239-240