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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

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