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Logbook of the Lexington (Bark) and Leonidas (Ship), mastered by John P. Jayne and Jonathan Nye, on whaling voyages between 1842 and 1845, 1842 - 1845

 Item — Volume: Wh L679 1842L
Identifier: logbook_vol_399

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 - 1845

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, boats. LEONIDAS (Ship) New Bedford. Logbook, Feb. 17, 1845-May 28, 1845. In LEXINGTON (Bark) Providence. Logbook. Nov. 8, 1842-Mar. 21, 1844.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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