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Logbook of the Jasper (Ship) out of Fairhaven, MA, mastered by Howland Leavitt, on a whaling voyage between 1839 and 1841, 1839 - 1841

 Item — Volume: Wh J392 1839L
Identifier: logbook_vol_356

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

  • 1839 - 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 stamps, profile views. At front: whales taken; oil stowed. At end: list of provisions.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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