Summary:
- This article discusses the historical manuscript journal of Captain John Narbrough, a 17th-century English naval officer and explorer.
- The journal is at risk of leaving the UK and being sold to an overseas buyer, which would mean it would no longer be publicly accessible in the UK.
- The UK government has placed a temporary export ban on the journal to allow time for a UK institution or individual to raise the funds to keep it in the country, ensuring it remains available for public viewing and historical research.