| RefNo | MS/257/2/233 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.615 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/39/615 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Basil Hall, Portsmouth to [James Clark] Ross |
| Date | 6 August 1839 |
| Description | Hall wishes Ross success for his journey [referring to Ross’s Antarctic expedition]. Hall makes recommendations regarding sailing manoeuvres which he learnt from Murray Maxwell. Hall makes suggestions regarding anchoring in deep water. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA3408 | Hall; Basil (1788 - 1844); naval officer and author | 1788 - 1844 |
| NA7948 | Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862); polar explorer | 1800 - 1862 |