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Journal of the Anadir (Bark) and George and Mary (Bark), mastered by J. H. Swift and George L. Manchester and kept by George D. Kirby, on whaling voyages between 1852 and 1855, 1852 - 1855

 Item — Volume: Wh G3475 1852j Octavo
Identifier: logbook_vol_266

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

  • 1852 - 1855

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 650 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Contains two voyages: Bark GEORGE AND MARY of Westport. June 24, 1852-Mar. 16, 1854. Also, on the bark ANADIR June 16-July 28, 1855. Anchored at San Francisco, July 1-28, 1855. Contains whale stamps, whale sketches and profile views.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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