Diary and note book kept by William Thomas Mumford on HMS RESOLUTE

Diary and note book kept during sledge travelling by William T. Mumford in HMS RESOLUTE. The events include the abandonment of the RESOLUTE on 15 May 1854 and the commencement of the journey towards Beechey Island. The diary includes several sketches and coastal views and a sketch of a knife inscribed 'Franklin.'

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/248; MSS/79/190
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 1 item
Date made: 1854
Creator: Mumford, William Thomas
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London