A voyage on board the Morning Light from Liverpool to Melbourne and Auckland, 1860 to 1861
James Smeal's diary and log
James Smeal, originally of Glasgow, Scotland, kept a detailed diary and log during his voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne and Auckland aboard the clipper ship, Morning Light. The voyage took place from October 1860 to March 1861. The book in which James Smeal made his observations also includes poems, illustrations and a passenger list. Appended is an account of the ship-wreck of the cutter, Eliza, after leaving for a trip to the Feejee (Fiji) Islands in May 1861.
ebook
I have published James Smeal's 1860-1861 writings, along with an extensive glossary and notes, as an ebook, which is available for purchase through Amazon.com.au here or through Amazon.com here.
The other pages on this website are as follows
Morning Light: information about the ship
James Smeal: information about the writer of the diary and log
Diary: excerpts of records of daily events on board the Morning Light.
Log: daily latitude and longitude readings and distances travelled
Passengers: lists of passengers on board the Morning Light, 1860-61.
Eliza: account of a ship-wreck
Glossary: list of some terms used and their meanings
Links: further information
Contact: use the form if you would like to make a comment or ask a question
Editor and copyright notice
I have edited James Smeal's work for publication on this website and in the ebook and have provided extra information.
© The content of this website and the ebook is protected by copyright. It may be used for personal interest and study, but not for commercial purposes. For enquiries about use of the material, please use the contact page.
Merrilyn Serong, Melbourne, Australia.
Website first published February 2016
James Smeal, originally of Glasgow, Scotland, kept a detailed diary and log during his voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne and Auckland aboard the clipper ship, Morning Light. The voyage took place from October 1860 to March 1861. The book in which James Smeal made his observations also includes poems, illustrations and a passenger list. Appended is an account of the ship-wreck of the cutter, Eliza, after leaving for a trip to the Feejee (Fiji) Islands in May 1861.
ebook
I have published James Smeal's 1860-1861 writings, along with an extensive glossary and notes, as an ebook, which is available for purchase through Amazon.com.au here or through Amazon.com here.
The other pages on this website are as follows
Morning Light: information about the ship
James Smeal: information about the writer of the diary and log
Diary: excerpts of records of daily events on board the Morning Light.
Log: daily latitude and longitude readings and distances travelled
Passengers: lists of passengers on board the Morning Light, 1860-61.
Eliza: account of a ship-wreck
Glossary: list of some terms used and their meanings
Links: further information
Contact: use the form if you would like to make a comment or ask a question
Editor and copyright notice
I have edited James Smeal's work for publication on this website and in the ebook and have provided extra information.
© The content of this website and the ebook is protected by copyright. It may be used for personal interest and study, but not for commercial purposes. For enquiries about use of the material, please use the contact page.
Merrilyn Serong, Melbourne, Australia.
Website first published February 2016
The image at the top of the page shows the effect of early morning light on a bow wave of a ship in the water of Port Phillip Bay, Victoria.
Photo Merrilyn Serong.
Photo Merrilyn Serong.
