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Logbook from the 18th century
Libro de derrota, unknown, 18th century
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Num. inventory: 118D
Object name: book
Title: Libro de derrota
Object date: 18th century
Author: unknown
Technique and material: ink on paper and cloth, manuscript.
Documents
Logbooks were written by sailors to include the experiences and direct observations from their voyages. These professionals would record relevant information to make their regular routes easier. This book lists the different ports visited by the ship or ships: from an unknown port to Veracruz, from Veracruz to Cadiz, from Corunna to Puerto Rico, Monte Cristo and Havana, from Araya to La Guaira, from Havana to La Guaira, from La Guaira to Ocoa, from Ocoa to several capes, from Trujillo to Havana, from Havana to Campeche, from Campeche to Havana, from Havana to Veracruz.
