Records of HM ShipsADM 511669-1853Admiralty: Captains' Logs
These logs were maintained by the captain of each ship in commission, and kept in manuscript form on a continuous daily basis. They cover details of the employment and position of the ship and ship's company, details of weather encountered, and provide a full picture of the daily routine of a naval vessel under sail. Some occasionally provide a list of the crew.
Also includes a small number of lieutenants' logs.