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Account book of the Lion (Ship) out of Providence, RI, mastered by Charles F. Howland, on a whaling voyage between 1845 and 1850, 1845 - 1850

 Item — Volume: Wh L763 1845a
Identifier: logbook_vol_402

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

  • 1845 - 1850

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Account book. Lists of: slop chest, provisions, tools, fixtures, etc. Record of stockholders' meeting. Ship accounts: crew accounts. At front: "Fitment of One Man."

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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