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THBLog Book of the Bark Lizzie and Brig Arthur Egglese,, Ca 1869-1872
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Bound captain’s log, approximately 125pp, identified on the cover as the “Log-Book of Bark Lizzie of Boston” with “Wm. H. Peak Master.” Containing logs of voyages aboard both the Bark Lizzie and the Brig Arthur Egglese with entries handwritten on pre-printed pages dating from May 29, 1869, through April 2, 1872.
Ship Captain William H. Peak (1834-1873) was born on Cape Cod to a seafaring and sea-loving family. His father and grandfather served as the keepers of Point Gammon Light, a lighthouse that still stands on great Island in Yarmouth at the entrance to Hyannis harbor. One of nine children, William H. Peak took to the sea embarking upon a career as a deep water captain and venturing around the world. Peak makes his reasons for keeping the log clear as he writes on the first page, “Log & Journal kept by W. H. P. for personal information on future voyages.”
The first voyage documented is “From Boston Towards Otago New Zealand Barque Lizzie of Boston.” The log begins “72 Days Out from Boston” on May 29, 1869, and continues through December 6, 1869, detailing the journey to Otago, then to Lyttleton, New Zealand, to New Castle, South Wales, Australia and to Hong Kong. The majority of the entries for this voyage, as well as the other voyages included in this log book, are typical descriptions regarding the weather, direction of the wind, strength of currents, position of the ship, and shipboard evolutions. At times, however, Captain Peak provides more detailed descriptions of his journey and his surroundings. Upon arrival in Otago and Lyttleton he provides lengthy descriptions of their harbors and lights, then follows with a detailed description of passage through the Cook Straights.
The next major voyage documented is aboard the Bark Lizzie from Macao, China, to Falmouth, England, spanning March 4, 1870, to July 10, 1870. Three days after his arrival in Falmouth, Peak writes that he received his orders to proceed to Bremen in Germany, a journey of five days made exceptionally interesting by an unforeseen event. “3 Days before our arrival France declares war against Germany, found all lights discontinued Buoys all removed and No Pilots out – my North Sea Pilot took me about ½ way up when I was boarded by the river Pilot and proceeded under sail without accident arrived safe at Bremen haven.”
The difficulties continued for Captain Peak on his next voyage from Shields, England to Boston. He notes on November 12, 1870, that “Today put all hands on allowance found myself very short of provisions. About 8-10 days provisions on board and about 280 gall water about 400 miles from south shoal light.” On November 14, 1870, Peak seems for the first time to be genuinely distressed as he writes about his rough voyage. “Hear we are in the Lat. 36.33 Long. 65.52 60 days from Shields this is the hardest and most tempestuous passage I ever made and now I am on short allowance of provisions and about 160 gall of water on board if the winds spring up again from the NW I shall have to run for Bermuda the ship is leaking my bulwarks are started sails and rigging giving out and my men getting used up. God grant me a fair wind is my prair after this long passage and a quick arrival in Boston. Wm. H. Peak Master of the Barque Lizzie.”
The final journey documented in the log book is aboard the Brig Arthur Egglese from the notorious slave port of Goree, off the coast of Senegal in Western Africa to Boston. This log begins twelve days out from Goree and spans March 6, 1872 through April 2, 1872, with the final entry continued on a blank front page before the title page.
Captain William H. Peak made it back to Boston, but before long he embarked upon his next voyage. On November 1, 1873, he died at sea.
A manuscript document concerning the finances of the Brig Arthur Egglese and a 2pp manuscript document with an expense account from of an unidentified ship accompany the log book.
Partially disbound at one time but repaired, though not professionally. Entries clean and legible. Overall in good condition.Condition
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