Logbook of the Ocean (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by John N. Holmes and Valentine Lewis, on whaling voyages between 1878 and 1882, 1878 - 1882

Item — Volume: Wh O15 1878L

Identifier: logbook_vol_516

Staff Only

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

1878 - 1882

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Contains two voyages: from July 11, 1878 - Sept. 26, 1878, master John N. Holmes (Sherman 613, Hegarty 7); and from May 22, 1879 - Sept. 13, 1882, master Valentine Lewis (Sherman 614, Hegarty 9). Contains sketches of whales. At end: personal entries kept on shore from 1884-1887.