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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

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