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Logbook of the Matilda Sears (Bark) out of Dartmouth, MA, mastered by Charles Childs, on a whaling voyage between 1873 and 1877, 1873 - 1877

 Item — Volume: Wh M433 1873L
Identifier: logbook_vol_454

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

  • 1873 - 1877

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Contains whale stamps. At front: account of whales taken. At end: oil, bone, and slush records; list of provisions used.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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