HMS Investigator, survey sloop (1801-1810)
Organization
Found in 101 Collections and/or Records:
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Log entries for December 1802, 1802-12-01 - 1802-12-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 89r-95v
Scope and Contents
Daily log entries while in the southwest side of the Gulf of Carpentaria and off the isles of Cape Vanderlin. Includes some astronomical observations and a note on the stoppage of the timekeepers.
Dates:
1802-12-01 - 1802-12-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Log entries for early January 1803, 1803-01-01 - 1803-01-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 96r-97v
Scope and Contents
Daily log entries while in the Gulf of Carpentaria, with observations made to ascertain the errors of the timekeepers.
Dates:
1803-01-01 - 1803-01-06
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Log entries for February and early March 1802, 1802-02-01 - 1802-03-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 29v-37r
Scope and Contents
Daily log entries, exploring the furthest south coast of New Holland including Nuyts Archipelago. The entry for 21 February records the loss of the cutter with eight men drowned [RGO 14/64: 34v]. Also included are observations (of altitudes, lunar distance and for the variation of the magnetic needle), an account of the rates and errors of the timekeepers, and an account of the tides.
Dates:
1802-02-01 - 1802-03-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Log entries for January 1802, 1802-01-05 - 1802-01-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 21r-29r
Scope and Contents
Daily log entries while off the south coast of New Holland, travelling from King George Sound eastward. Includes observations taken at anchor in Bays Nos. 1 and 2, D’Entrecasteaux Archipelago and in Bay No. 3 Nuyts Land.
Dates:
1802-01-05 - 1802-01-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Log entries for March 1802, 1802-03-05 - 1802-03-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 37r-44v
Scope and Contents
Daily log entries, travelling along the south coast of New Holland via Bay 10, Port Lincoln, and the Great Inlet. Includes observations taken in rivers in Inlets Nos. 10 and 12, and at No. 16 or Port Phillip.
Dates:
1802-03-05 - 1802-03-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Log entries for November 1802, 1802-11-01 - 1802
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 81v-89r
Scope and Contents
Daily log entries while in the Gulf of Carpentaria, with astronomical observations taken there and in the Torres Strait.
Dates:
1802-11-01 - 1802
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Log entries for November and early December 1801, 1801-10-30 - 1801-12-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 4r-12v
Scope and Contents
Daily log entries made in Simon’s Bay and while travelling from the Cape of Good Hope towards New Holland. The entries begin with a note on the departure of the astronomer John Crosley from the voyage on 30 October, and on the rates of the timekeepers.
Dates:
1801-10-30 - 1801-12-04
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Log entries for October 1802, 1802-10-01 - 1802-10-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 74r-81v
Scope and Contents
Daily log entries, travelling along the east coast of New Holland towards the Torres Strait, via the northern Northumberland Isles and Great Barrier Reef.
Dates:
1802-10-01 - 1802-10-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Log entries from 2 May until 21 July 1802, 1802-05-02 - 1802-07-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 52*v-55v
Scope and Contents
Daily log entries made while the Investigator was at anchor at Port Phillip, while travelling eastwards via Wilson’s Promontory, and while in Sydney Cove, Port Jackson.
Dates:
1802-05-02 - 1802-07-21
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Loose papers relating to Captain Flinders' voyage on HMS Investigator, 1800-07-07 - 1805-03-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 70-71
Scope and Contents
Sundry observations or recalculations.
Dates:
1800-07-07 - 1805-03-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Lunar observations for determining the longitude of Timor, 1803
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 78-79
Scope and Contents
Probably made during Captain Flinders' voyage.
Dates:
1803
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Lunar observations taken in Princess Royal Harbour by Captain Flinders, 1801 - 1802
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 72-74
Scope and Contents
With reductions by means of the timekeepers.
Dates:
1801 - 1802
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Memoir explaining the construction of charts of Australia, 1801 - 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 213-247
Scope and Contents
With remarks on the observations for latitude and longitude, and on the variation of the compass. A narrative account, made by Captain Matthew Flinders, on a voyage of the HMS Investigator in the years 1801-1803; with a note dated 1805.
Dates:
1801 - 1805
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Memorial of Samuel Ward Flinders, 1806-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 33-34
Scope and Contents
Sent to the Board of Longitude, concerning his role as astronomer on HMS Investigator.
Dates:
1806-04
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
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Correspondence and related papers regarding observations made on voyages of discovery
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Correspondence regarding applications for a reward by Matthew Flinders and Lieutenant S.W. Flinders
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Observations, 1801-12-12 - 1802-05-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 15-16
Scope and Contents
Set of observations taken by Flinders, with reference made to Princess Royal Harbour (King George Sound), Port Jackson, New Holland, Port Phillip, and Kangaroo Island. Originally enclosed in a letter from Flinders to Nevil Maskelyne [RGO 14/68: 17-18].
Dates:
1801-12-12 - 1802-05-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence and related papers regarding observations made on voyages of discovery
/
Correspondence regarding applications for a reward by Matthew Flinders and Lieutenant S.W. Flinders
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Observations for the variation and dip of the magnetic needle, 1801 - 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/65: 127v-148v
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Made in HMS Investigator during a voyage of discovery to the South Sea in the years 1801-1805.
Dates:
1801 - 1805
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Observations from Port Lincoln towards Port Jackson, 1802-03-05 - 1802-05-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/65: 28v-41r
Scope and Contents
Including observations made at (or in the vicinity of) Kangaroo Island, Port Phillip, Bass Strait and Port Jackson.
Dates:
1802-03-05 - 1802-05-16
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Observations made along the northwest coast of New Holland and towards Timor, 1803-02-28 - 1803-04-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/65: 85v-95r
Scope and Contents
Includes observations made at anchor in Coupang Bay.
Dates:
1803-02-28 - 1803-04-13
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Observations made along the southwest coast of New Holland, from King George Sound eastward, 1802-01-05 - 1802-05-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 142r-162r
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
The observations form a continuous run, with occasional headings based on location (reproduced here).
Dates:
1802-01-05 - 1802-05-09
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Observations made along the west and south coasts of Hew Holland, 1803-04-30 - 1803-06-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/65: 98v-103r
Scope and Contents
Travelling via Cape Leuwen, towards Bass Strait and Port Jackson, and including observations made at Cattle Point and Garden Island.
Dates:
1803-04-30 - 1803-06-28
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Observations made among the Northumberland Isles, Barrier Reefs, and towards the Torres Strait, 1802-09-21 - 1802-10-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/65: 55v-61r
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Made in HMS Investigator on a voyage of discovery to the South Sea in the years 1801-1805.
Dates:
1802-09-21 - 1802-10-26
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Observations made at Port Jackson, 1802-05-25 - 1802-07-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/65: 41v-44r
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Made in HMS Investigator on a voyage of discovery to the South Sea in the years 1801-1805.
Dates:
1802-05-25 - 1802-07-18
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Observations made at Princess Royal Harbour, 1801-12-12 - 1801-12-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/65: 15v-17r
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Made in HMS Investigator on a voyage of discovery to the South Sea in the years 1801-1805.
Dates:
1801-12-12 - 1801-12-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Observations made at Sheerness and Spithead, 1801-05 - 1801-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 119r-119v
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
The observations form a continuous run, with occasional headings based on location (reproduced here).
Dates:
1801-05 - 1801-07
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Observations made between Port Jackson and St Helena, 1801 - 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 110r-119r
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
The observations form a continuous run, with occasional headings based on location (reproduced here).
Dates:
1801 - 1805
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Additional filters:
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- Australia 52
- London 14
- Sydney 12
- King George Sound 11
- Timor 9
- Carpentaria, Gulf of 6
- Astronomy 5
- Broad Sound 5
- Cape of Good Hope 5
- Geographical exploration 5
- Jackson, Port 5
- Marine navigation 5
- Mauritius 5
- Port Phillip Bay 5
- Torres Strait 5
- Arnhem Bay 4
- Longitude 4
- Port Lincoln 4
- Bass Strait 3
- Greenwich 3
- Northumberland 3
- Nuyts Archipelago 3
- South Pacific Ocean 3
- China 2
- Great Barrier Reef 2
- Groote Eylandt 2
- Kangaroo Island 2
- Keppel Bay 2
- Leeuwin, Cape 2
- Navigational aids 2
- Sheerness 2
- Soho 2
- Time measuring instruments 2
- Wreck Reefs 2
- Academic standards 1
- Africa 1
- City of Westminster 1
- Curtis, Port 1
- D'Entrecasteaux Islands 1
- D'Entrecasteaux, Point 1
- Hawke, Cape 1
- Hervey Bay 1
- Horology 1
- Madeira 1
- North Pacific Ocean 1
- Port Louis 1
- Queensland 1
- Saint Helena 1
- Saint Ives 1
- Sandy Cape 1
- Shoalwater Bay 1
- Spithead 1
- Travel 1
- Vanderlin Island 1
- Wilson's Promontory 1 + ∧ less
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