Recto: Rio de Janeiro. Verso: The ship reaches Rio de Janeiro, where it is loaded with sugar for the return voyage. Barlow describes the people, wildlife and produce of Brazil..

Page 77 and 78 of Edward Barlow's journal.

Page 77 (recto): Rio de Janeiro.

Page 78 (verso): The ship reaches Rio de Janeiro after a voyage of eleven weeks. While there they eat farina instead of bread. Some of the crew assist the building of a large ship for the King of Portugal. The QUEEN CATHRANE is loaded with sugar for the return voyage to Lisbon. Barlow describes the people, wildlife and produce of Brasil.

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/4/77-78
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1663
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London