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Logbook of the Mechanic (Ship) out of Newport, RI, mastered by Oliver Potter, on a whaling voyage between 1846 and 1851, 1846 - 1851

 Item — Volume: Wh M486 1846L Double Folio
Identifier: logbook_vol_466

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

  • 1846 - 1851

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, sketch of whale. At end: crew list.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

Contact:
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Providence RI 02903 United States of America
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