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Logbook of the Sappho (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Jabez B. Howland and kept by Thomas Sanford, Jr., on a whaling voyage between 1852 and 1854, 1852 - 1854

 Item — Volume: Wh S241 1852L
Identifier: logbook_vol_592

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

  • 1852 - 1854

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Contains whale, ship, fish, turtle, and anchor stamps; sketched profile views and seascapes. At front: list of vessels spoken; locations of whales raised and whales taken.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

Contact:
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Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021