Account book of the Mary Frazier (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by William Allen, Andrew J. Fuller, Thomas T. Caswell and John G. Nye on whaling voyages between 1865 and 1876, 1865 - 1876
Scope and Contents
The collection includes nearly 800 logbooks, documenting over 1,000 voyages and ranges from the 18th to the 20th century.
Dates
- 1865 - 1876
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open to research.
Extent
From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Account book in three volumes. Vol. 1: Ship and crew accounts for four voyages: 1865, master William Allen (Sherman 517, Starbuck 604); 1865-1867, master Andrew J. Fuller (Sherman 517, Starbuck 604); 1867-1871, master Thomas T. Caswell (Sherman 519, Starbuck 618); and 1871-1876, master John G. Nye (Sherman 521, Starbuck 640). Vol. 2: Ship accounts for whaling voyage of 1871-1876, master John G. Nye. Vol. 3: Crew accounts for whaling voyage of 1871-1876, master John G. Nye.
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org