Provides the fullest possible record of shipping movements in and out
of Tasmanian ports. Indexed for individual ships and for all persons
named, including a few passengers. Also included in the list, in
sequence of occurrence are other reports and events of a nautical
nature in the form of notes, so the book is a chronicle of Tasmanian
maritime history for the period. Illustrated with photos, maps and
charts.
Includes 100 page gazetteer/geographical index of all places mentioned in both volumes.
Contents:
Introduction
Acknowledgements and Bibliography
Guide to Keys and Abbreviations etc.
Part 1
Shipping Arrivals and Departures, Van Diemen's Land 1834-1842, including a chronicle of maritime events and activities
Part 2
Index to Ships and Vessels with explanatory notes
Part 3
Index to Persons with explanatory notes
Part 4
Gazetteer of Tasmanian Shipping 1803-1842, pr Geographical Index including maritime activities etc.
