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Logbook of the Catharine (Ship) out of New London, CT, mastered by Elisha Hull and kept by James S. Johnson, on a whaling voyage between 1854 and 1855, 1854 - 1855

 Item — Volume: Wh C363 1854L
Identifier: logbook_vol_705

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

  • 1854 - 1855

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Inserted between pages are one envelope, four loose checks/ receipts, and one loose folded sheet recording "My outfit bought of Chaney & Butler".

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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