Partial Logbook of the Ship Leonidas
Scope and Contents
The log covers the period February 10, 1827, through November 19, 1828, and contains daily reports at sea and in port. The initial pages, and those for the months of May and June 1827, are missing. Entries indicate that the ship departed from its usual Charleston to Boston route in August 1828 and sailed for New York, then to Vera Cruz, Mexico, arriving there three months later. The partial logbook contains approximately 60 pages and measures 11” x 16.25”.
Dates
- Creation: 1827-1828
Creator
- Unknown (Person)
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish from the Partial Logbook of the Ship Leonidas must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Rice University.
Biographical Sketch
The Leonidas traveled regularly between Charleston, South Carolina, and Boston, under command of Capt. George Bugnon.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Heritage Auction Galleries, October 2010
Physical Description
Approximately 60 pages, 11" x 16.25"
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Partial Logbook of the Ship Leonidas, 1827-1828
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lee Pecht
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu