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
Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org