A catalogue of logs, journals, shipboard diaries, letters and all other forms of voyage narratives from 1788 to 1993, relating to Australia and New Zealand and the surrounding seas and oceans. With a separate index to authors of private journals & diaries. Of great interest to ship-lovers, family genealogists and maritime historians, and an essential reference book for librarians, museum staff, and researchers in many fields. Covers over 5000 ships' names, with references to 20,000 narratives. 220 illustrations, many not reproduced before.
Contents:
Introduction
Bibliography
Guide to Keys and Abbreviations
A-Z Listing of Vessels
Index
