A comprehensive record of Shipwrecks throughout Cornwall A C...

Hammer

£600

A comprehensive record of Shipwrecks throughout Cornwall A Consolidated Record of Shipwrecks in Twenty Files – Meticulously Copied and Printed from Archives and Libraries A remarkable and extensive collection of secondary sources, painstakingly compiled over decades. This archive, originally begun in the 1960s by a group of dedicated enthusiasts, represents a monumental effort to consolidate a vast array of material from libraries and archives across the Duchy and the United Kingdom. Sourced primarily from newspapers and journals, the collection includes detailed dates, names, and descriptive accounts. The original manuscripts and printed works have been meticulously photocopied, with each page printed on the recto side only, preserving the integrity of the information for ease of reference. Invariably utilized by Richard Larn in his many published works, this archive has served as a vital resource in the production of his authoritative historical writings. Its use in scholarly research attests to its significance and reliability as a source of detailed historical documentation. This archive offers an invaluable resource for researchers, historians, and collectors, providing a comprehensive glimpse into various facets of history, society, and culture as documented in periodicals of the time. Twenty files numbered 0-19, listed thusly; Research File 0. 'Cornwall Wreck 1651-1810,' approximately 221 leaves, printings to rectos only, sources include (and not comprehensive) Enys account books (at the County Record Office, Truro), Penzance Custom House Letter Books (G.R.D. file A.D.1), Exeter Flying Post, Journal of Christopher Wallis Solicitor Helston, &c. &c; Descriptive accounts throughout 1- 'Cornwall Wreck Index,' a chronological list from 1700 to 1969, of ship names and dates only. 2- 'Cornwall Wreck 1811-1832,' chronological list with descriptions, dates and names. 3- 'Cornish Wreck 1832-1842,' pp.172, printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names. 4- 'Cornish Wreck 1843-1852,' pp.209, printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names. 5- 'Cornwall Wreck 1853-1859,' printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names. 6- 'Cornwall Wreck 1860-1863,' pp.144, printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names. 7- 'Cornwall Wreck 1864-1869,' pp.280, printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names. 8- 'Cornish Wreck 1870-1873,' pp.198, printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names. 9- 'Cornish Wreck 1874-1878,' pp.198, printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names. 10- ' Cornwall Wrecks Oct 1878-Dec 1886,' pp.367, printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names. 11- 'Cornish Wrecks 1887-1891,' pp.176, printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names. 12- 'Cornish Wreck 1892-1897,' pp.207, printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names. 13- 'Cornwall Wreck 1898-1912,' pp.384, printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names. 14- 'Sherborne Mercury Feb. 1744 to Dec. 1783,' a vast work, MS photocopied to rectos, over 400 leaves. 15- 'Sherborne Mercury 1784 to 1804,' as above but with 'Post-It' indexing. 16- 'Royal Cornwall Gazette 1805 to 1815,' as above 17- 'Cornwall Jan. 1913 to May. 1918,' pp.155, printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names. 18- 'June 1918-Feb 1930,' printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names. 19- 'Feb. 1930-Feb. 1977,' printed to rectos only, with descriptions, dates and names.