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Journal of the Hanover (Ship) and Little William (Brig), mastered by Griffin Barney and kept by Cyrus Williams, on whaling voyages between 1802 and 1805, 1802 - 1805

 Item — Volume: Wh H247 1802j
Identifier: logbook_vol_304

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection includes nearly 800 logbooks, documenting over 1,000 voyages and ranges from the 18th to the 20th century.

Dates

  • 1802 - 1805

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Contains two voyages: on the ship HANOVER, New Bedford, Aug. 19, 1802 - May 9, 1804, sealing voyage to the Falkland Island and SP; then to Canton, Canton to NY, master Griffin Barney; and on the brig LITTLE WILLIAM, Jan 30, 1805 - May 13, 1805, trading voyage from NY to Lisbon; Lisbon to Boston. At end: account of cargo on the HANOVER, list of signals, letter signed Cyrus Williams.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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