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Journal of the Clara Bell (Bark) out of Mattapoisett, MA, mastered by Timothy H. Fisher and kept by Napoleon Boughton, on a whaling voyage between 1858 and 1863, 1858 - 1863

 Item — Volume: Wh C591 1858j2
Identifier: logbook_vol_787

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

  • 1858 - 1863

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Contains whale stamps. At end: list of ships spoken, oil and black fish taken, and whales seen.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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