GB 0402 RSH - SHEDDEN, Robert

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GB 0402 RSH

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SHEDDEN, Robert

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  • 1841-1940 (Création/Production)

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1 box: 6 vols and 1 file

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Robert Shedden entered the Royal Navy and served throughout the [British attack on China, (the Opium War), 1840-1842] in which he was severely wounded; bought a schooner yacht, the 'Nancy Dawson', in which he accompanied the search for Sir John Franklin; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, 1844-1850. Died in Mexico, 1850.

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GB 0402 RSH 1841-1940 Collection level 1 box: 6 vols and 1 file Shedden , Robert , fl 1844-1850

Robert Shedden entered the Royal Navy and served throughout the [British attack on China, (the Opium War), 1840-1842] in which he was severely wounded; bought a schooner yacht, the 'Nancy Dawson', in which he accompanied the search for Sir John Franklin; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, 1844-1850. Died in Mexico, 1850.

Bequeathed to the RGS by Robert Shedden, [1850].

Papers of Robert Shedden made during his voyage on the NANCY DAWSON from London to the Bering Strait via Goa and Singapore, 1848-1849, including observations, chronometer ratings and calculations for positions.

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Accessible via The Foyle Reading Room. Free of charge for Fellows, Members and those with valid academic identification. All other users pay a charge and must bring identification in order to register on arrival.

Photocopying at the discretion of the Archivist, and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.

English

RGS Archives card indexing system. Hand list available in the Foyle Reading Room.

RGS Correspondence Block 1851-60: Barraud, Hilton letter about the chronometers bequeathed to RGS by Sheddon.

Prepared by Archives Volunteer using existing finding aids. Revised by Sarah Drewery.
Sources: Journal of the Royal Geographical Society Vol 20, p. xxxiv, 1850.

ISAD(G) ed. 2.

22 March 2001. Jul 2008. Leisure time activities Sport Sailing Navigation Sea navigation Travel Travel abroad Geography Geographical data Leisure Shedden , Robert , fl 1844-1850 London England UK Western Europe Europe Goa India South Asia Singapore South East Asia Bering Sea

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Bequeathed to the RGS by Robert Shedden, [1850].

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Papers of Robert Shedden made during his voyage on the NANCY DAWSON from London to the Bering Strait via Goa and Singapore, 1848-1849, including observations, chronometer ratings and calculations for positions.

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Original order

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Conditions d'accès

Accessible via The Foyle Reading Room. Free of charge for Fellows, Members and those with valid academic identification. All other users pay a charge and must bring identification in order to register on arrival.

Conditions de reproduction

Photocopying at the discretion of the Archivist, and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.

Langue des documents

  • anglais

Écriture des documents

  • latin

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English

Caractéristiques matérielle et contraintes techniques

RGS Correspondence Block 1851-60: Barraud, Hilton letter about the chronometers bequeathed to RGS by Sheddon.

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RGS Archives card indexing system. Hand list available in the Foyle Reading Room.

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Royal Geographical Society

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ISAD(G) ed. 2.

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  • anglais

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