Skip to main content

Logbook of the William Wirt (Ship) out of Fairhaven, MA, mastered by Owen Fisher and kept by James L. Downing and Reuben H. Fisher, on a whaling voyage between 1850 and 1853, 1850 - 1853

 Item — Volume: Wh W719 1850L
Identifier: logbook_vol_685

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 - 1853

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

James Fisher and Reuben Downing, log-keepers. Contains whale stamps.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021