Osborn, Joseph, Master Mariner, 1823-1908.

The collection consists of eleven log books, the first of which was written by Osborn as a mate, with the rest by him as master. Ranging from 1853 to 1875, they span most of Osborn's career at sea. As well as containing the standard information one would expect, such as bearings, weather details, and journal entries; the logs also contain nearly one hundred drawings in ink, pencil and watercolour, showing various ships, coastline profiles, seabirds, etc.