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Journal of the Franklin (Ship), Monticello (Ship) and Rambler (Ship); mastered by Josiah Richmond and Eben Baker; and kept by James H. Payne; on whaling voyages between 1853 and 1858, 1853 - 1858

 Item — Volume: Wh F831 1853j
Identifier: logbook_vol_255

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 - 1858

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Includes 3 voyages: On ship FRANKLIN of New Bedford. Sept. 1, 1853-Feb. 5, 1855. (Sherman 296) On the ship RAMBLER of Nantucket. Oct. 22-Dec. 11, 1855. (Sherman 672) On the ship MONTICELLO of Nantucket. June 24, 1856-Jan. 14, 1858. (Sherman 579)

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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