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Logbook of the Triton II (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by George White and kept by Hiram Cleveland; William Wright; William Boyd, on a whaling voyage between 1854 and 1858, 1854 - 1858

 Item — Volume: Wh T839 1854L
Identifier: logbook_vol_648

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

  • 1854 - 1858

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: lists of provisions used; oil records. Hiram Cleveland was first mate until April 13, 1857; William Wright was first mate until Oct. 27, 1857; and William Boyd was first mate for remainder of voyage.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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