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Logbook of the Howard (Ship) out of Nantucket, MA, mastered by William Worth and kept by Edward Nichols, on a whaling voyage between 1838 and 1841, 1838 - 1841

 Item — Volume: Wh H848 1838L
Identifier: logbook_vol_334

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

  • 1838 - 1841

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Contains whale and ocean sketches; whale stamps; list of whales raised.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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