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Journal of the Hector (Bark) out of Warren, RI, mastered by William Martin and kept by Samuel Billson, on a whaling voyage in 1843, 1843

 Item — Box: Ms Box 8, Volume: Wh H4514 1843j Ms Box 8
Identifier: logbook_vol_697

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

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Incomplete. Lacks beginning and end of voyage. Contains seven full-page watercolors of whaling ships and scenes; one full page pen drawing of ship. At front: list of slops received by Samuel Billson.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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