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Ascension Island. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/161
Bantam, Java. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/166
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-22 ADM/A/1771/123
Tripoli. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/120
North coast of Sicily. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/123
The RAINBOW sights two junks bound for China. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/243
Minutes of the Navy Board, 1675. 1673 SER/4
Red River, Gulf of Tonkin, with elephant. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/245
Instructions for the Lord High Admiral of England and for the Commissioners and other Subordinate Officers of his Majeties Navy. (Manuscript) 1673-1683 AND/30
Recto: Barlow describes the local prices, commodities and trading arrangements. He entertains the captain of one of the Mogul's great ships on board, and later dines with a Moorish merchant on shore. Verso: The SEPTER travels with other ships in convoy to Surat. On the way they encounter the ADVENTURE GALLEY, commanded by the pirate Captain William Kidd, and drive her off. At Surat Barlow takes the ship's musicians to the East India Company factory to make merry. (Manuscript) 1697 JOD/4/275-276
Recto: Against Barlow's advice the captain orders the best sails to be replaced by old sails, and as a result the old mainsail is destroyed in a gust of wind. The captain blames Barlow and relieves him of his post as chief mate. Verso: The captain complains about Barlow and he is sent on board the KINGFISHER for the voyage home. On the way back they see a school of more than fifty whales. (Manuscript) 1702-1703 JOD/4/291-292
Recto: On arrival back in England Barlow loses 30% on tea and lacquerware that he bought on his own behalf. Barlow leaves the WENTWORTH after failing to agree with the captain about wages for his next voyage. Verso: Barlow signs on as chief mate and China pilot of the FLEET FRIGATE, bound for Canton. 85 gallons of French brandy are bought for the voyage, but Custom House men from Deal confiscate it. (Manuscript) 1701-1702 JOD/4/285-286
Recto: The SAMPSON is badly damaged by a storm, and only 11 ships of the fleet of 26 that left Barbados arrive back in England, the rest being lost. The men aboard the SAMPSON are all pressed at Gravesend. Verso: Barlow is accused of killing a seaman by striking him, and avoids a trial by paying £50 to the widow. His youngest child dies, leaving two surviving out of six. Barlow ships on the SEPTER, bound for Surat. (Manuscript) 1694-1695 JOD/4/267-268
Recto: The English fleet fails to find the French fleet and returns home. Bad weather damages ships and the CORONATION sinks with the loss of 500 men. A frigate blows up due to stolen powder hidden on board, killing some 70 men. Verso: Barlow reflects on the failure of the attempt to engage with the French fleet, concluding that God was displeased with the nation's debauchery and pride. He sees his family, including a new daughter. (Manuscript) 1691 JOD/4/255-256
Recto: Barlow describes the lifestyle and chief trades of the Chinese, who are pleasure-loving and live in subjection to the Tartars. The WENTWORTH loses her longboat and pinnace in a storm. Verso: The WENTWORTH sails to Sumatra and Java. They hear news of an Act of Parliament prohibiting the importing of wrought silk goods. The ship springs a bad leak, and has to be pumped until they reach the Cape. (Manuscript) 1700-1701 JOD/4/283-284
Recto: The WENTWORTH encounters mainly Dutch ships on its voyage to Batavia. During her stay there some criminals are executed, including Chinese, Javanese natives and Dutchmen. Verso: The WENTWORTH anchors near Caberrero island, where she is measured by the Emperor's Chief Custom Officer. The ship is also visited by the Hoppowe, or Mandarin, whom Barlow describes. He describes the character of the Chinese people, and the different goods they trade in. (Manuscript) 1699-1700 JOD/4/281-282
Recto: Barlow is unemployed for several months before getting a post as chief mate on board the DELIGHT, a ship hired by the East India Company, bound for China. He gives a detailed list of the cargo. Verso: The DELIGHT is unable to get provisions at the Cape, and by the time they reach Sumatra many men are sick or have died of scurvy. Barlow is abused by the captain and they fight physically. (Manuscript) 1682-1683 JOD/4/225-226
Recto: The KENT returns to England, where Barlow hears of the death of his father and daughter, and the birth of a son. He signs on as chief mate on the RAINBOW, bound for China. Verso: The RAINBOW finds many Dutch ships at Java. Near Sumatra they run aground a sunken rock, but are able to get off after two hours. (Manuscript) 1687-1688 JOD/4/241-242
Over-leaf blank verso. (Manuscript) 1678 JOD/4/213.3
Canton River, now known as Pearl River, China. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/289
Batavia. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/181
The EXPERIMENT is nearly shipwrecked in a storm off Mauritius, which Barlow describes in a poem. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/156
An island off Madegascar, possibly Anjouan. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/141
Cagliari, Sardinia, with a view of the Rock of Lisbon. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/116