Logbook of the Yeoman (Bark), mastered by John Gooding, Jr. and James M. Clark and kept by Thomas D. Barnes and James M. Clark, on whaling voyages between 1843 and 1848, 1843 - 1848

Item — Volume: Wh Y46 1843L

Identifier: logbook_vol_689

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

1843 - 1848

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 three voyages: from Oct. 20, 1843 - Apr. 16, 1845, master John Gooding (Sherman 830, Starbuck 402); from Jul. 3, 1845 - Sep. 24, 1846, master John Gooding (Sherman 831, Starbuck 428); and from Dec. 12, 1846 - Oct. 10, 1848, master James M. Clark (Sherman 832, Starbuck 440). Contains sketches of whales and vessels, whale stamps.