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Logbook of the Congaree (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Weston J. Swift, on a whaling voyage between 1859 and 1863, 1859 - 1863

 Item — Volume: Wh C749 1859L
Identifier: logbook_vol_170

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

  • 1859 - 1863

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Last nine pages carry stamp of the U.S. Consul at Valparaiso with sworn statement by the Mate, William Paign, that the account of events contained therein is a true account.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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