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Logbook of the Globe (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by William Handy, Jr. and kept by John Carey; Sanford Brightman; David H. Taber, on a whaling voyage between 1852 and 1855, 1852 - 1855

 Item — Volume: Wh G562 1852L
Identifier: logbook_vol_277

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

Logbook kept by John Carey, Sanford Brightman, and David H. Taber. Contains whale and ship stamps, whale sketches, profile views. At end: account of provisions used.

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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