References to Aborigines at Jervis Bay, Sandy Cape, Keppel Bay, Tasmania, New South Wales coast, Victoria coast; attack by Aborigines at Port King; descriptions of Aborigines and their body coverings, clothing; Euranabie; Budgeree Dick; Aborigines travelled on the Lady Nelson to act as advisors.

"The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson" is a historical work written by Ida Lee. Published in 1915, the book focuses on the logbooks of the Lady Nelson, a ship known for its exploration along the coasts of Australia in the early 19th century. Ida Lee, an Australian author and maritime historian, edited and annotated the logbooks of the Lady Nelson, providing insights into the ship's voyages, discoveries, and interactions with Indigenous peoples. The Lady Nelson played a significant role in the exploration of Australian waters during the period. For readers interested in maritime history, early Australian exploration, and primary source documents from the age of sail, Ida Lee's "The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson" offers a valuable resource, shedding light on the challenges and discoveries made by this historic ship.

Extract from the log book of the Lady Nelson, from November 11th 1801 to March 24th 1802 (inclusive). Transcribed by F.P. Labilliere and contains a letter from Labilliere to Redmond Barry, London, October 17th 1878. John Murray was Acting Lieutenant Commanding on the Lady Nelson during the exploration of Port Phillip.

Reproduction of the original.

The volume comprises a photocopy of the handwritten log of the "Lady Nelson" kept by John Murray on a voyage to Bass Strait between 12th November 1801 and 24th March 1802. Also, a photocopy of the transcript of the log, prepared by Commander Andrew C.F. David in 1980 for the "Great circle". The "Lady Nelson" was the first vessel to enter Port Phillip, as described in the log entry for 8th March 1802. The entry for 15th February 1802 records how Murray named the harbour Port King after the Governor of New South Wales. Murray's log also records how the harbour was subsequently renamed Port Phillip by Governor King. Listed by Lawsons as Lot no. 1116 and sold by auction on 20 October 1993. From the collection of Lt Commander Geoffrey C. Ingleton.

Typescript transcript of the log of the Lady Nelson, 12 Nov. 1801 to 23 Mar. 1802. Includes an introduction and notes by A.C.F. David.

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