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Henry Jones shipboard diary

 Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0732

Scope and Contents

Bound typescript copy of original diary of Henry Jones, Lake Road, Leeston, Canterbury, New Zealand, during a voyage from London, England to Christchurch, New Zealand, October 22, 1879-January 16, 1880. Includes some family details added on title page.

Includes details of events onboard the Piako leaving Gravesend to Lyttelton including a fire and a death onboard during the voyage.

Dates

  • Creation: 1879-1880

Creator

Extent

1 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Shelf TU H 3f, Tūranga, Tuakiri floor, ANZC Archives

Arch 732-733 736-737 in one box

Title
Henry Jones diary
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection Repository

Contact:
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand