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Logbook of the Bowditch (Ship) and Covington (Bark), mastered by Nelson J. Waldron and Allen M. Newman and kept by Allen M. Newman, on whaling voyages between 1849 and 1859, 1849 - 1859

 Item — Volume: Wh B785 1849L
Identifier: logbook_vol_82

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

  • 1849 - 1859

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

1 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

At front: crew list. At end: account of provisions used. (Sherman 92) With this: Newman, Allen M. Journal. Aug. 3, 1852-Aug. 5, 1859. BOWDITCH (Ship) Warren. Logbook. Sept. 19, 1849-April 22, 1852. On the bark COVINGTON of Warren. Contents: two voyages: Aug. 3, 1852-Nov. 22, 1855. (Sherman 210) and Sept. 16, 1856-Aug. 5, 1859. (Sherman 211)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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