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Logbook of the Nellie F. Putnam (Schooner); mastered by Elisha H. Tillson, George W. Dyer and John W. Atkins; and kept by W. H. Baldwin; on whaling voyages between 1867 and 1870, 1867 - 1870

 Item — Volume: Wh N422 1867L
Identifier: logbook_vol_505

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 three voyages: May 18, 1867 - Aug. 4, 1868, master Elisha H. Tillson (Sherman 594, Starbuck 622); Nov. 12, 1868 - July 28, 1869, master George W. Dyer (Sherman 595, Starbuck 628); and Nov. 1, 1869 - Sept. 19, 1870, master John W. Atkins (Sherman 596, Starbuck 634). At front: list of provisions used.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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