Journal of the E. Nickerson (Schooner) and Islander (Bark), mastered by Edmund E. Jennings and William Cash and kept by Edmund E. Jennings, on whaling voyages between 1853 and 1865, 1853 - 1865
Item — Volume: Wh E116 1853j Octavo
Identifier: logbook_vol_208
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
- 1853 - 1865
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open to research.
Extent
From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Contains whale sketches. At end: Abstract from the bark ISLANDER's voyage commencing Dec. 11, 1863; poetry; list of whales seen by other ships; account of oil stowed.
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