Log-book of Timothy Boardman Kept on Board the Privateer Oliver Cromwell, During a Cruise from New London, Ct., to Charleston, S. C., and Return, in 1778; Also, a Biographical Sketch of the Author.

A sailor’s day‑by‑day notebook opens a window onto the restless seas of 1778, when a privateer named Oliver Cromwell cut its path between New London and Charleston. Timothy Boardman records weather, shipboard chores, and the occasional encounter with other vessels, all in his plain, unvarnished voice. Listeners hear the creak of rigging, the cadence of orders, and the quiet moments when the crew pauses to write down a passing thought, making the eighteenth‑century voyage feel surprisingly immediate.

Alongside the log, a grandson‑minister supplies a concise biography that traces the Boardman family from their Puritan roots in England to the rugged settlements of New England. The sketch paints a picture of a tight‑knit, industrious clan whose letters and deeds echo the broader story of early American life. Together, the journal and the family portrait offer a vivid glimpse of personal and communal endurance, perfect for anyone curious about the everyday reality of Revolutionary‑era maritime adventure.