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Account book of the Lion (Ship) out of Providence, RI, mastered by James Nichols, on a whaling voyage between 1849 and 1854, 1849 - 1854

 Item — Volume: Wh L763 1849a vol 1
Identifier: logbook_vol_405

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

  • 1849 - 1854

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

2 Volumes: Vol 1: record of "Refitting of the Whale ship Lion 2d voyage." Record of stockholders' meeting. Ship accounts; crew accounts. Vol 2: ship accounts; invoices of supplies, etc. At front: instructions to Captain.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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