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Journal of the William Thompson (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Alden G. Ellis and kept by Alden G. Ellis, on a whaling voyage between 1842 and 1846, 1842 - 1846

 Item — Volume: Wh W7185 1842j
Identifier: logbook_vol_678

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

  • 1842 - 1846

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

At end: sailing directions; draft of letter to agent, Sept. 1844; good whaling grounds; account of whales taken, oil stowed. Last page has numerous whale and boat stamps that appear to be made with a modern rubber stamp.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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