Letters from Field to his wife, 18 August 1896 to 26 August 1896.

Three letters to his wife from Arthur Mostyn Field when captain of HMS PENGUIN, surveying vessel, at Suva, Fiji, 18 August 1896 to 26 August 1896. They contain detailed accounts of his hydrographical work and daily life of the ship, as well as personal information. Note to bundle:"At Suva August 1896. 31,32,33,34,35,36 (Mostly personal but interesting especially pages 6,7). 26 August trouble with steward".

Record Details

Item reference: FIE/10; MS/79/176
Catalogue Section: Personal collections
Level: ITEM
Date made: 1896-08-18 - 1896-08-26
Creator: Field, Arthur Mostyn
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London