Union Mutual Marine Insurance Company of New Bedford: policies #5880 - [6299], 1862 -1864

Whaling Policies of the Union Mutual Marine Insurance Company of New Bedford. 1 volume, policies #5880 - [6299]. Lists amount of the premium, the name of the owner or agents, master, purpose of the voyage, home port and destination. Information is also given concerning the dimension and construction details of insured vessels. Whaling policies often include insurance against 'catchings' to occur during a future whaling voyage, and the value of the ship itself. Includes insurance policies against Confederate capture during the Civil War. Volume spine lists 6300 as last policy.