Skip to main content

Journal of the Liverpool II (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Charles West and kept by Charles West, on a whaling voyage between 1847 and 1849, 1847 - 1849

 Item — Volume: Wh L785 1847j
Identifier: logbook_vol_408

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

  • 1847 - 1849

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

At end: "Burial Service at Sea." Contains decorative lettering and illustrations, presumably a later addition by shipmaster Charles West's children. Illustrations include a building, birds, and children playing.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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