Logbook of the Majestic (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Alfred C. Chester and Job Macomber and kept by Alfred C. Chester and Horace Mitchell, on whaling voyages between 1857 and 1861, 1857 - 1861
Item — Volume: Wh M233 1857L
Identifier: logbook_vol_416
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
- 1857 - 1861
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open to research.
Extent
From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Captain Macomber died at sea, Aug. 5, 1858, and was replaced by Alfred C. Chester, First Mate. Contains whale stamps, profile views. At front: oil records. At end: provisions used; oil records.
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org