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Logbook of the Swift (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Frederick Vincent, on a whaling voyage between 1849 and 1852, 1849 - 1852

 Item — Volume: Wh S977 1849L
Identifier: logbook_vol_630

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

  • 1849 - 1852

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 stamps. At end: crew accounts; oil records; ship accounts; provisions used.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

Contact:
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