Account book of the Mermaid (Bark) out of Westport, MA, mastered by Gorham B. Howes, on a whaling voyage between 1855 and 1860, 1855 - 1860
Item — Box: Ms Box 5, Volume: Wh M566 1855a Ms Box 5
Identifier: logbook_vol_469
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
- 1855 - 1860
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open to research.
Extent
From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Ship accounts: construction and outfitting expenses; account of sales. Crew accounts.
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org