Logbook of the Sarah (Bark) out of Mattapoisett, MA and New Bedford, MA, mastered by Elisha B. Handy and Amos Crowell Baker, Sr., on whaling voyages between 1863 and 1866, 1863 - 1866

Item — Volume: Wh S243 1863L

Identifier: logbook_vol_594

Staff Only

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

1863 - 1866

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Contains three voyages: from May 12, 1863 - June 19, 1864, master Elisha B. Handy (Sherman 704, Starbuck 594); from July 14, 1864 - Nov. 23, 1864, master Elisha B. Handy (Sherman 705, Starbuck 601); and from May 1, 1865 - Sept. 18, 1866, master Amos C. Baker (Sherman 707, Starbuck 604). Sold to New Bedford in 1865. Contains whale stamps.