Account book of the John and Edward (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, on whaling voyages between 1851 and 1858, 1851 - 1858
Item — Box: Ms Box 5, Volume: Wh J653 1851a Ms Box 5
Identifier: logbook_vol_790
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
- 1851 - 1858
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open to research.
Extent
From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Record of voyages from May 21, 1851 to July 24, 1854 and January 8, 1855 to December 10, 1858. Contains records for each officer and crew member, total income from oil and bone brought back.
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