Guide to the Papers of H. D. (Henry Douglas) Wilkin
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| Manuscript Name | Papers of H. D. (Henry Douglas) Wilkin |
| Manuscript Number | MSS 271 |
| Last Updated | April 2007 |
| Extent | 7 cm (1 box) |
| Location | Academy Library, UNSW Canberra |
| Abstract | Journals kept by H. D. Wilkin whilst serving as a midshipman on Her Majesty's Ships, 1878-1883. |
Scope and Content
Journals kept by H. D. Wilkin whilst serving as a midshipman on Her Majesty's Ships' Duke of Wellington, Tourmaline, Pegasus, Charybdis, Himalaya, Crocodile, Cruiser, Superb and Penelope from 28 January 1878 to 14 February 1883. They chronicle voyages undertaken by Wilkin and include pencil and ink drawings of ships, weather charts, harbour plans and maps (some fold-out) by the author.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Papers of H. D. (Henry Douglas) Wilkin, Academy Library, UNSW Canberra, Australian Defence Force Academy, MS 271, Box [Number], Folder [Number].
Additional Information
Related Material
The Academy Library holds the following ships' journals and logs in Special Collections:
John L. Allen at MS 144
G. K. Dickson at MS 222
Clement Richardson at MS 264
HCS Northumberland at MS 266
HMS Pegasus at MS 267
Access Terms
Corporate Names
Great Britain. Royal Navy--Sea life--History
Duke of Wellington (Ship)
Tourmaline (Ship)
Pegasus (Ship)
Himalaya (Ship)
Crocodile (Ship)
Charybdis (Ship)
Cruiser (Ship)
Superb (Ship)
Penelope (Ship)
