A diary that faithfully records the vagaries of wind and weather and is a mine of information on the comings and goings of vessels of all kinds. Local events of all kinds, not merely maritime ones, receive mention : a visit by the French ex-Royal Family in August 1855, meetings of the gas committee in Holyhead, social engagements and electioneering dramas.
John Roberts has a laconic style which serves to emphasise the dramatic element in his day-to-day reportage of events.
John Roberts was the Assistant Harbour-Master at Holyhead, Anglesey. He served under Commander (later Captain) Skinner and Commander (later Captain) Priest.
Incorporated into the General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts
Open to all users.
Deposited by Mr H. L. Pace of Helston, Cornwall, formerly of Holyhead.
Description compiled by Elen Wyn Hughes, December 2002.
A typescript catalogue is available at the Archives Department of the University of Wales Bangor. Reference number: General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts 25773
Usual copyright conditions apply. Reprographics are made at the discretion of the Archivist.
