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Xeroxes of Royal Observatory Greenwich, letters and documents, part two. (Manuscript) 1675-1824 XRSOC/2
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
Cape Verde. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/137
Rhinoceros. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/229
Batavia.. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/180
Ascension Island. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/161
Bantam, Java. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/166
Recto: On the voyage to Batavia they are informed of King William III's death. It had been agreed earlier that Barlow should pilot the ship from Batavia to China, but the captain now objects. However he changes his mind at the last minute. Verso: The FLEET FRIGATE is steered by Barlow through uncharted shoals in the China Sea to Caberrero, where they anchor. In order to reach Canton the ship has to be towed up part of the river, and is not allowed to go further than Whampoa. (Manuscript) 1702 JOD/4/287-288
Recto: Barlow, now in charge of the RAINBOW, runs her aground at Ramsgate. They reach Blackwall after repairs, and Barlow gives thanks to God for his survival in a lengthy passage of prayer. Verso: Barlow visits his mother and brother near Manchester. He signs on as a volunteer in the ROYAL SOVEREIGN. King William and a fleet of Dutch men-of-war from Holland join them and eventually there are nearly 90 fighting ships, which sail down the Channel in line abreast. (Manuscript) 1690-1691 JOD/4/251-252
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
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