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
Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org