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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

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