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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.
On the voyage a passing ship informs the crew of King William III's death. At Batavia they convey the news to Dutch ships, who are reluctant to believe it. 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. After this dispute Barlow does not get on well with the captain.
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Record Details
| Item reference: | JOD/4/287 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | PAGE |
| Extent: | 1 page |
| Date made: | 1659-1703; 1702 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |