Recto: In March 1660 Barlow rejoins the NASEBY, which receives orders to lead a fleet of fourteen ships to fetch King Charles II from exile in The Hague. Verso: Goodwin Sands, Kent.

Page 43 and 44 of Edward Barlow's journal.

Page 43 (recto): Barlow is over-worked and badly fed at the cook shop. In March 1660 he is sent to rejoin the NASEBY, which is ordered to fetch King Charles II from exile in The Hague. Charles is proclaimed King on board and every crew member is given a pint of wine to drink the King's health.

Page 44 (verso): Goodwin Sands, Kent.

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/4/43-44
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1659-1660
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London