Biscay, Bay of
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791-08-29 - 1791-09-05
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 70-73
Scope and Contents
Written on the first part of the voyage at sea and concluding at Tenerife. The letter includes a description of a storm encountered in the Bay of Biscay and mention of his plans to make Captain New's son and Mr Pitts computers of his observations.
Dates:
1791-08-29 - 1791-09-05
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