#naval journal

[ltwilliammowett]

Naval Journal from the shore Signal Station Caistor Norfolk, March 14 - September 8, 1807, wrapped in sail cloth and written by a half-pay Naval lieutenant and his assistant petty officer or midshipman

The primary purpose of the stations was to "interrogate passing ships and pass suspicions to the nearest naval base via the intermediate stations. A fast cutter or sloop would then investigate. To identify the location of the suspect ship, the message would include the number of the nearest 'principal station'... which also allowed the system to be used as a navigation aid..." in The Mariner's Mirror, 76: 4, 1990, p. 340

[ltwilliammowett]

These drawings are part of the biography of Edward Coxere, 1647-1684

He was born in Kent in 1633, spoke several languages and served as a merchant seaman. His work covers his life and the adventures he had. Including his time on different ships in different countries and even his time as a slave in Tunisia. He died in 1694. This above is a copy from 1717 by John Mellar

And anyone who wants to read more can do it here: http://theappendix.net/issues/2013/4/the-many-lives-of-ned-coxere-were-british-sailors-really-british