Logbook of the Trident (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Marcus W. Taber, on whaling voyages between 1850 and 1859, 1850 - 1859

Item — Volume: Wh T824 1850L

Identifier: logbook_vol_644

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

1850 - 1859

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 two voyages on the TRIDENT: Nov. 7, 1850 - April 20, 1854, master Marcus W. Taber (Sherman 757, Starbuck 470); and Jan. 14, 1855 - May 1, 1859, master Marcus W. Taber (Sherman 758, Starbuck 526). At front: chronometer records. At end: ship accounts; crew account; disbursements; oil records.