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Field name | Value |
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Title | Journal of Charlotte (Coffin) Wyer |
Reference | MSS 145/Folder 2 |
Library | Nantucket Historical Association |
Collection | Wyer Family Papers, 1792-1906 |
Date | 16 Mar 1853 - 13 Jun 1853 |
Description | Journal of a voyage from Boston to Valparaiso undertaken by Charlotte Wyer (1824-1905) and her daughter. It records their experiences on board and the ways in which the passengers passed the time. Much is made of the difficulties they encountered due to rough seas and hot climates. |
Document Type | Journal, Correspondence |
Theme(s) | Transport and Communication; Travel and Tourism; Trade and Commerce |
Keywords | seasickness, weather, storm, health, food, medicine, pastimes, passenger, reading, clothes, children, fish, sealife, climate, education, play, games, jewellery |
Countries | USA; Chile |
Places | Falkland Islands; Isla de Los Estados; Cape Horn |
Ports | Boston, USA; Valparaiso, Chile |
Ships | Young Hero |
People | Charlotte C Wyer; Samuel C Wyer; Captain Spavin |
Copyright | Nantucket Historical Association |