Charles Richardson collection

This material is held atScott Polar Research Institute Archives, University of Cambridge

  • Reference
    • GB 15 Charles Richardson
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1813
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • Expedition material

Scope and Content

The collection comprises of material relating to the British Naval Voyage, 1813 (led by Richardson).

Administrative / Biographical History

Charles Richardson was commander of HMS Semiramis on the British Naval Voyage of 1813. He visited Tristan da Cunha to search for French vessels, where he met Tomaso Corri (Thomas Currie), the islands only inhabitant. The vessel then landed on Inaccessible Island.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Access Information

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Note

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The term holograph is used when the item is wholly in the handwriting of the author. The term autograph is used when the author has signed the item.

Descriptions compiled by N. Boneham, Assistant Archivist with assistance from R. Stancombe and reference to Robert Keith Headland Antarctic Chronology, unpublished corrected revision of Chronological list of Antarctic expeditions and related historical events,(1 December 2001) Cambridge University Press (1989) ISBN 0521309034

Other Finding Aids

Clive Holland Manuscripts in the Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, England - a catalogue. Garland Publishing New York and London (1982) ISBN 0824093941.

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