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Logbook of the Mattapoisett (Brig) out of Westport, MA, mastered by Walter Briggs, Jr., on a whaling voyage between 1847 and 1848, 1847 - 1848

 Item — Volume: Wh M435 1847L
Identifier: logbook_vol_456

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 - 1848

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 end: lists of provisions used on voyage; accounts for 1862-1864.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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