Narrative of a Voyage to India; of a Shipwreck on board the Lady Castlereagh; and a Description of New South Wales

A seafaring memoir recounts an outward voyage from England to the Indian Ocean, detailing sailing conditions, storms, and the traditional crossing-the-line initiation by Neptune, followed by arrival at Madras. It narrates a later shipwreck aboard the Lady Castlereagh and the author's survival, with vivid descriptions of maritime life, crew discipline, and weather extremes. The account concludes with observations of New South Wales, describing coastal settlements, surf, and scenery, and reflects on the natural world and sailors' impressions.