Journal of the Hecla (Bark), Sarah Sheafe (Bark) and Addison (Ship); mastered by Eben Nickerson, Henry O. Loper and Samuel Lawrence; and kept by Ebenezer Nickerson; on whaling voyages between 1856 and 1861, 1856 - 1861

Item — Volume: Wh A225 1856j

Identifier: logbook_vol_15

Staff Only

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

1856 - 1861

Creator

Hecla (Bark) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

1 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Contains two voyages: Addison of New Bedford. Sarah Sheafe of New Bedford. Oct. 26, 1858-May 27, 1859. Henry O. Loper, Master. At end: accounts of bark Hecla, 1860-1861; "list of some whalers and their catchings"; "ships heard from and spoken"; "gauges of oil on board ship Addison."