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Logbook of the Sappho (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Edward B. Coffin, on a whaling voyage between 1860 and 1863, 1860 - 1863

 Item — Volume: Wh S241 1860L
Identifier: logbook_vol_593

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

  • 1860 - 1863

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 whales, whale stamps. At end: record of oil stowed.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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