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:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org