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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aKorvetten Heimdals Togt til de vestindiske Farvande i Aarene 1861 & 1862 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-10-19 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by an anonymous volunteer from scanned images of public domain material made available by Google Books. | ||
| 520 | _a"Korvetten Heimdals Togt til de vestindiske Farvande i Aarene 1861 & 1862" by J. Holm is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the voyage of the Danish corvette Heimdal to the West Indies, highlighting both the official duties of the ship's crew and their personal experiences during the journey. This work provides a glimpse into maritime life and the operational aspects of naval expeditions during a time when international maritime dynamics were complex. At the start of the narrative, Holm introduces the aims of the voyage, noting the absence of detailed accounts from similar expeditions in recent years, and expresses a desire to inform the public about the tasks and challenges faced by the Danish navy. The initial sections detail the departure from Copenhagen, the ship's command structure, the weather conditions encountered, and the significance of the Passat winds in navigating towards the islands. The writing captures the onset of their journey, touching upon various logistical considerations, health precautions aboard, and the strategic importance of the ship’s mission amidst rising international tensions, particularly related to the American Civil War. This opening portion sets the stage for a rich exploration of the interactions and events that would unfold as the crew engages with both their sailing challenges and the cultural landscapes they encounter in the Caribbean. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHeimdal (Ship) | ||
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