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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

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