Recto: The YARMOUTH visits Tripoli and Barlow describes its trade. The ship loses her anchor when its cable breaks, but sails on past Malta. Verso: Straits of Messina.

Page 121 and 122 of Edward Barlow's journal.

Page 121 (recto): The YARMOUTH sails to Tripoli, intending to renew peace and give presents to the King. Tripoli has good trading relations with England, and Barlow describes the local produce and products. The Yarmouth's anchor is fouled and its cable breaks. They pass by the island of Malta.

Page 122 (verso): Straits of Messina.

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/4/121-122
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1668
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London