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Journal of the James Arnold (Ship) and Ocean Steed (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Thomas Sullivan and Elisha E. Russell and kept by Manuel G. Sylvia, on whaling voyages between 1867 and 1872, 1867 - 1872

 Item — Box: Ms Box 3, Volume: Wh J275 1867j Ms Box 3
Identifier: logbook_vol_349

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

  • 1867 - 1872

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Contains sketches of whales. At front: signals for whale boats. With this: OCEAN STEED (Bark) New Bedford. May 22, 1870-Jan. 9, 1872. In JAMES ARNOLD (ship) New Bedford. Contains sketches of whales, fish. At end: personal slops account; list of provisions used; whale boat signals.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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