Logbook of the Sea Fox (Bark) out of Westport, MA, mastered by Peleg W. Gifford, on a whaling voyage between 1858 and 1861, 1858 - 1861
Item — Volume: Wh S4386 1858L
Identifier: logbook_vol_600
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 - 1861
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open to research.
Extent
From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Contains pencil sketches of whales. At end: numerous illustrations, presumably by a child, showing policemen with batons, people singing, a dove, and other scenes.
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