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Logbook of the John Dawson (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by James Cottle, Jr., on a whaling voyage between 1864 and 1866, 1864 - 1866

 Item — Volume: Wh J655 1864L
Identifier: logbook_vol_364

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

  • 1864 - 1866

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. At end: records of provisions; whales raised; oil sold, stowed, sent home.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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