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Logbook of the Gay Head II (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Thomas H. Jenkins, on a whaling voyage between 1882 and 1887, 1882 - 1887

 Item — Volume: Wh G285 1882L
Identifier: logbook_vol_259

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

  • 1882 - 1887

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 stamps. At end: account of provisions used; gauges of oil.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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