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Collection of diaries and drawings by Robert Gale from a surveying cruise to Australia and the islands surrounding it

Diary kept by Robert Gale, captain's steward on board HMS RATTLESNAKE on the scientific surveying cruise to Australia and New Guinea, between 1846 and 1850. Also includes a diary kept between 1847 and 1849; a notebook concerning a list of shells, stones etc and a sketchbook of coastal views.

Administrative / biographical background
Robert Gale served as captain's steward on board HMS RATTLESNAKE, commanded by Captain Owen Stanley (1811-50). On board were the scientists and naturalists Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), and John MacGillivray (1821-1867).
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Record Details

Item reference: JOD/284; MSS/76/094.0 MSS/76/094 GLE
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: SERIES
Extent: 1 box
Date made: 1846-1850; 1850-01-01 - ?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London