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Logbook of the Mattapoisett (Bark) out of Westport, MA, mastered by Alfred C. Davis and Weston Smith Tripp, on whaling voyages between 1867 and 1870, 1867 - 1870

 Item — Volume: Wh M435 1867L
Identifier: logbook_vol_458

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

  • 1867 - 1870

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Contains two voyages: Jan 18, 1867 - Aug. 27, 1868, master Alfred C. Davis (Sherman 535, Starbuck 612); and April 23, 1869 - Sept. 19, 1870, master Weston S. Tripp (Sherman 536, Starbuck 632). Contains whale stamps.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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