Rough copy of diary - includes a list of officers and engineers onboard the vessel.

This rough copy covers the period 5 April 1916 to 7 January 1918.

The diary includes a list of officers and engineers onboard the vessel.

The diary records the arrival of Shackleton on 1 June 1916, who had recently made his famous voyage in the JAMES CAIRD, while the ship was anchored and coaling at the Falkland Islands in May 1916.

On-board the AVOCA, Smith visited the Falklands and Rio, giving short descriptions of both places.

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/258/2
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 1 item
Date made: 1916-04-05 - 1918-01-07
Creator: Smith, Gilbert William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London