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Logbook of the Mary and Susan (Bark); mastered by Jared Jernegan, Elnathan B. Fisher and Leander C. Owen; on whaling voyages between 1886 and 1888, 1886 - 1888

 Item — Volume: Wh M3938 1886L Octavo
Identifier: logbook_vol_437

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

  • 1886 - 1888

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Two voyages: Nov. 26, 1886-Nov. 3, 1887. Sherman 511. Also Mar. 8-Aug. 4, 1888. Sherman 512. Contains sketches of whales. At end: oil stowed; provisions used on 1st voyage. Missing pages.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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