Bradford Papers at the National Maritime Museum

A list of the papers of Admiral Sir Edward E. Bradford in the possession of the National Maritime Museum, London.

BRD/1

Log book containing handwritten weather details and general remarks, as well as cross-sections, diagrams, coastline sketches and charts, all drawn by Bradford. Covers time served aboard HMS DUKE OF WELLINGTON, HMS HERCULES and HMS MONARCH.

BRD/2

Log book containing handwritten weather details and general remarks, as well as cross-sections, diagrams, coastline sketches and charts, all drawn by Bradford. Covers time served aboard HMS MONARCH, HMS SULTAN and HMS DORIS.

BRD/3

Log book containing handwritten weather details and general remarks, as well as cross-sections, diagrams, coastline sketches and charts, all drawn by Bradford. Covers time served aboard HMS DORIS, HMS DUKE OF WELLINGTON and HMS DANAE.

BRD/4

Log book containing handwritten weather details and general remarks, as well as cross-sections, diagrams, coastline sketches and charts, all drawn by Bradford. Covers time served aboard HMS DANAE.

BRD/5

Log book covering time served aboard HMS RALEIGH, HMS SANDFLY, HMS EMERALD, HMS DANAE, HMS ACHILLES and HMS SAPPHIRE. The first half contains handwritten entries of bearings, weather details, etc, whilst the second half contains diary entries. Includes entries in October 1880 concerning the murder by natives of Lieutenant Bower of HMS SANDFLY plus five other crew whilst surveying ashore in the Solomon Islands. Bradford was left in command of the SANDFLY and his actions in retrieving the bodies of his comrades and the burning of the native village earned him a special promotion to Lieutenant.

BRD/6

Official progress certificates.

BRD/7

Pass certificate for Lieutenant's exam.

BRD/8

Official printed report: "Narrative of the Proceedings of H.M. Ships 'Sandfly', 'Emerald', and 'Cormorant', in the Solomon Islands in 1880 and 1881" Includes an account of the death of Lieutenant Bower of HMS SANDFLY and the subsequent actions of Bradford.

BRD/9

Handwritten notification of advancement to Acting Commander of HMS MUTINE.

BRD/10

Handwritten notes on the turning performance of HMS MUTINE.

BRD/11

Official certificate for the creation of Bradford's K.C.B.

BRD/12

Official certificate for the creation of Bradford's G.B.E.

BRD/13

Published essay: "The Maritime Defence of the United Kingdom (including its Colonies and Dependencies), and its Trade, in a War with a Great Maritime Power." Published in the Journal of the Royal United Service Institution, for which Bradford won their Silver Medal Award.

BRD/14

Handwritten seniority list of Sub-lieutenants and Lieutenants.

BRD/15

Handwritten list of crew members for HMS BOADICEA, including the key to a group photograph.

BRD/16

Anonymous handwritten poem.

BRD/17

Printed list of members on the Council for Nautical Research

BRD/18

Printed poem: "In Memory of Captain Bowers and Boat's Crew of Five Seamen of the Schooner 'Sandfly' Who Were Massacred by Natives at the Solomon Islands. Composed by Alfred Hodge, Seaman, HMS 'Beagle'."

BRD/19

Printed pamphlet: "The Sailor's Hot Pot" by GPS. Lighthearted information on the importance of vegetables in the sailor's diet.

BRD/20

Typewritten service history for Bradford, 1872-1918.

BRD/21

Springback folder containing typewritten reminiscences of youth and early career.

BRD/22

Handwritten reminiscences of joining the Navy.

BRD/23

Newspaper cuttings regarding Bradford's exploits in the Solomon Islands, plus notification of Bradford's marriage and his obituary.

BRD/24

Photographs and postcards of various warships.

BRD/25

Four private letters, 1862-1915.

BRD/26

BRD/26/1

Bundle of private letters from Bradford to his family, 13 April 1867 - 27 September 1882.

BRD/26/2

Bundle of private letters from Bradford to his family, 25 November 1882 - 5 September 1886.

BRD/26/3

Bundle of private letters from Bradford to his family, 7 January 1887 - 10 July 1898.

BRD/27

Private letters to Laura Harris, Bradord's sister.

BRD/28

BRD/28/1

Bundle of private letters from Bradford to his wife, Sheila. 27 October 1909 - 30 July 1912.

BRD/28/2

Bundle of private letters from Bradford to his wife, Sheila. 7 August 1911 - 20 November 1912.

BRD/28/3

Bundle of private letters from Bradford to his wife, Sheila. 27 July 1910 - 10 December 1914.

BRD/28/4

Bundle of private letters from Bradford to his wife, Sheila. 7 January 1915 - 18 October 1917.

BRD/29

Published essay: "Remarks on Organisation and Coaling, by Capt. E.E. Bradford, R.N.," 1900.