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The YARMOUTH visits Sicily, where Barlow is impressed by the beauty and fruitfulness of the island. Sailing on to Naples they hear news of the wreck of the fireship PROVIDENCE. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/124
From Naples they sail to Livorno, where Barlow gives news of some other English ships. He complains bitterly about their Christmas dinner on board and the treatment of the crew by their officers. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/126
The hoppow requires a bribe before he allows the factors to trade. Barlow feuds with the captain and threatens to leave the ship. He itemises the cargo for the return trip. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/290
Barlow praises his wife, who miscarries a boy before he arrives back in England. The GUANNABOE sails to Barbados. [Full page as transcribed - paste down in place] (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/213
The voyage home experiences bad weather and there is damage to the ship and her goods. Florida Indians sell them a mysterious substance. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/224
Barlow reflects on his love for England. They anchor at Helford Sluys, Holland, and the English prisoners are ordered to go to Amsterdam. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/186
Barlow describes Amsterdam and its importance as a trading centre. Most goods are carried by water and the city is clean and handsome. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/188
At Naples the ship encounters the Dutch Admiral de Ruyter and his fleet. Barlow witnesses a minor eruption of Vesuvius. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/202
The ship reaches Goa and then Karwar. Barlow tells how English sailors have died on arrival there due to the hot, unhealthy climate. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/148
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) 1659-1703 JOD/4/112
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) 1659-1703 JOD/4/106
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) 1659-1703 JOD/4/114
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. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/221
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. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/239
The RAINBOW sails to Batavia, Bancola and Mauritius. Barlow expresses concern about the morality of colonialism. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/248
Barlow is kept prisoner on various Dutch ships and begins to write his journal. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/177
The CASTLE OF LIYD anchors near the Cape of Good Hope and Barlow describes the local people. He does a drawing of a 'monster', which a woman gave birth to on board a Dutch ship. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/182
Barlow is paid for his service on the MAREYGOULD. He ships on the MAYFLOWER, bound for Tenerife. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/204
The Custom House men at Malaga are bribed to take goods ashore without payment of dues. The RONE FACTER continues to Tangier with a mixed cargo. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/209
Barlow gets no compensation from the Company for his dismissal by Captain Smith. He rejoins the KENT, which sets sail for Surat carrying £10,000 in cash. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/231
After visiting the well at Buxton, Barlow joins the EXPERIMENT, bound for Surat. Their first stop for provisions is Santiago Island. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/136
The RAINBOW is badly damaged by a storm near the Downs, and is driven across to France. Eventually they regain control of the ship and return to the English coast. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/250
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. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/219
The GUANNABOE reaches the Gulf of Mexico and the coast of Florida. Barlow reports that the local people are reputed to be cannibals. (Manuscript) 1659-1703 JOD/4/215