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Logbook of the Plover (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Augustus Norman Perkins, on a whaling voyage between 1858 and 1862, 1858 - 1862

 Item — Volume: Wh P7315 1858L
Identifier: logbook_vol_559

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

  • 1858 - 1862

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Contains profile views, whale stamps. At end: lists of provisions used; oil stowed.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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