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Account book of the Eben Dodge (Bark) and Marcus (Ship), mastered by Edward Osborn, on whaling voyages between 1847 and 1855, 1847 - 1855

 Item — Volume: Wh M322 1847a
Identifier: logbook_vol_419

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 - 1855

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Contains accounts for two voyages: on the MARCUS (Ship) of Fairhaven, 1847-1849, master Edward Osborn (Sherman 492, Starbuck 446); and on the EBEN DODGE (Bark) of Beverly, 1853-1855, master Edward Osborn (Starbuck 508). Includes ship accounts for both voyages.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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