Letters from Field to his wife, 1 July 1896 to 12 July 1896.

Two letters to his wife from Arthur Mostyn Field when captain of HMS PENGUIN, surveying vessel, Suva, Fiji to Funafuti, 1 July 1896-12 July 1896. They contain detailed accounts of his hydrographical work and daily life of the ship, as well as personal information. Note to bundle:"July 1-12 '96 2nd cruise to Funafuti. More boring troubles (last page otherwise all personal)".

Record Details

Item reference: FIE/7; MS/79/176
Catalogue Section: Personal collections
Level: ITEM
Date made: 1896-07-01 - 1896-07-12
Creator: Field, Arthur Mostyn
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London