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Journal of the Hunter (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Asa S. Tobey, on a whaling voyage between 1863 and 1864, 1863 - 1864

 Item — Volume: Wh H945 1863j
Identifier: logbook_vol_335

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

  • 1863 - 1864

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Contains colored drawings of ships signalled, profile views; whale stamps. At end: itemized list of "a good whaleman's outfit"; list of whales caught, by whom, type and yield.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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