The collection comprises of Melvill's diary of his whaling voyages
Thomas Melvill collection
This material is held atScott Polar Research Institute Archives, University of Cambridge
- Reference
- GB 15 Thomas Melvill
- Dates of Creation
- 1791-1796
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- Expedition material (1 volume)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Thomas Melvill served as surgeon in Speedy and Britannia during whaling voyages between 1791-1796
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically
Access Information
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Note
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Descriptions compiled by N. Boneham, Assistant Archivist with assistance from R. Stancombe and reference to Antarctic Chronology, unpublished corrected revision of Chronological list of Antarctic expeditions and related historical events by Robert Keith Headland (1 December 2001) Cambridge University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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