Logbook of the Young Phenix (Ship), mastered by James Shearman, Jr., on whaling voyages between 1836 and 1840, 1836 - 1840

Item — Volume: Wh Y75 1836L

Identifier: logbook_vol_690

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

1836 - 1840

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: Dec. 11, 1836 - Mar. 28, 1840 (Sherman 833, Starbuck 324); May 30, 1840 - Sep. 7, 1840 (Sherman 193); and Dec. 11, 1840 - Dec. 18, 1840 (Sherman 834, Starbuck 364). At end: chronometer records for the year 1840; oil stowed. Some pages show outlines where plant matter (no longer present) was pressed between the pages.