Historical information

The log book from the ship Isabella Brown on a voyage from Melbourne to Singapore in 1867.

Significance

The Isabella Brown was a wooden two masted brig launched in Scotland in 1840 for general cargo work. The log covers a voyage with general cargo from Melbourne to Singapore via Newcastle in 1867 plus another voyage carrying live sheep in 1868-69.

Inscriptions & markings

Entries in pen and ink throughout.