Logbook of the George Washington (Bark) out of Falmouth, MA, mastered by Consider Fisher and George Whitens, on whaling voyages between 1837 and 1840, 1837 - 1840
Item — Volume: Wh G349 1837L
Identifier: logbook_vol_272
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
- 1837 - 1840
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: Sept. 9, 1837-April 2, 1838. (Sherman 318) Also May 23, 1838-Mar. 7, 1840. (Sherman 319) Contains whale sketches.
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org