NRS-4707 | Log books of the pilot steamers "Birubi" and "Boambilly", and the pilot vessel "Girralong" [Pilot steamer “Birubi”], [Pilot steamer “Boamilly”], [Pilot vessel “Girralong”] [Newcastle]

Full description

This series is a daily log of the pilot steamers "Birubi", "Boambilly", and pilot vessel "Girralong". It records name of pilot vessel; date, time; wind direction and force; weather; barometric and thermometer readings; time and nature of signals seen; time of proceeding in obedience to signal; pilot to inward-bound vessel - name of vessel, name of pilot and time; bearings when pilot was shipped; time of steamer returning to moorings; relief pilot - name and time of coming on board; pilot from outward bound vessel - name of vessel, name of pilot and time; remarks and master's dated signature.

9 Apr 1948-25 Nov 1950, 18 Aug 1958-2 Sep 1959 (34/3137-39). 3 vols.

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This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.