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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

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