Lot 212
Naval Log. His Majesty's Ship Lively, George McKinley Esq., Captain
Rare Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Photographs
Auction: 16 January 2013 at 10:00 GMT
Description
"A journal of the proceedings on board His Majesty's Ship Lively, George McKinley Esquire Captain, between the 22nd day of July 1807 & the 25th day of 17th December 1808". 4to, ca. 180 leaves, contemporary vellum, slight damp-staining not affecting legibility, title dusty, spine and upper cover worn
Footnote
Provenance: Property of the Trustees of Lord Gretton
Note: Captain, late Admiral, George McKinley (1766-1852) commanded the 38-gun frigate Lively, and was for some time senior officer on the Lisbon station during the Peninsula war, being responsible for the evacuation of the British ships in the Tagus; he played a notable role in the capture of Vigo and Santiago in March 1809.