Journal of the Foster (Ship) and Magnolia (Schooner), mastered by Shubael Chase and kept by Eben Gardner, on whaling voyages between 1823 and 1827, 1823 - 1827

Item — Volume: Wh F754 1823j

Identifier: logbook_vol_251

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

1823 - 1827

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Contains two voyages: On the ship FOSTER, Nantucket. April 18, 1823-Dec. 26, 1824. Journal in verse "On board the old Magnolia." Possibly the schooner MAGNOLIA, Rochester, MA. 1826-Aug. 23, 1827. Contains two profile views of the Diego Islands. At end: list of islands, rocks, and shoals in the Pacific Ocean; lunar observations.