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Account book of the Lexington (Bark) out of Providence, RI, mastered by John P. Jayne, on a whaling voyage between 1842 and 1846, 1842 - 1846

 Item — Volume: Wh L679 1842a
Identifier: logbook_vol_398

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

  • 1842 - 1846

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Agent's register of stock certificates; each includes owner's name, shares held, and disposition of certificate. Verso cites applicable Federal law, lists owners of vessel, and details of its construction.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021