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Journal of the Ocean Steed (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Elisha E. Russell and kept by Manuel G. Sylvia, on a whaling voyage between 1870 and 1872, 1870 - 1872

 Item — Volume: Wh O156 1870j
Identifier: logbook_vol_521

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

  • 1870 - 1872

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Contains sketches of ships. Contains letters and entries in Portuguese. At end: songs, poetry. No entries made from Sept. 9, 1870-Jan. 9, 1872.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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