Letters from Field to his wife, 29 March 1897 to 27 April 1897.

Four letters to his wife from Arthur Mostyn Field when captain of HMS PENGUIN, surveying vessel, Sydney to Suva, Fiji, 29 March 1897 to 27 April 1897. They contain detailed accounts of his hydrographical work and daily life of the ship, as well as personal information. Note to undle:"81-84 1897. Sydney March-April 9 (Paymaster still) Sydney to Suva April 13. 85 [April] 27. (Pasco p.5. Theories of coral atolls p.10.11)".

Record Details

Item reference: FIE/19; MS/79/176
Catalogue Section: Personal collections
Level: ITEM
Date made: 1897-03-29 - 1897-04-27
Creator: Field, Arthur Mostyn
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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