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Journal of the Herald (Bark) and Herald (Ship) out of Fairhaven, MA, mastered by Zenas Dillingham, on whaling voyages between 1835 and 1838, 1835 - 1838

 Item — Volume: Wh H531 1835j
Identifier: logbook_vol_695

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

  • 1835 - 1838

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Contains two voyages: from July 30, 1835 - April 12, 1836; and from Aug. 12, 1836 - April 11, 1838. Contains whale stamps, drawings of ships spoken and blackfish taken, two drawings of "Herald". At front: poetry; lists of ships spoken.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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