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Journal of the Iowa (Bark) out of Fairhaven, MA, mastered by Stephen Merrihew and kept by Ellis B. Purrington, on whaling voyages between 1853 and 1856, 1853 - 1856

 Item — Volume: Wh I64 1853j
Identifier: logbook_vol_340

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

  • 1853 - 1856

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 porpoise stamps; descriptive narrative.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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