Journal, 1831 Jun-1834 Jun

  • Life at Sea
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Title
Journal, 1831 Jun-1834 Jun
Reference
Log 1004
Collection
  • Mystic Seaport Museum: Logbooks
Document Type
  • Diaries, Journals and Logbooks
Date
Jun 1831 - Jun 1834
Description
Journal kept aboard the whaleship CHELSEA of New London, by Thomas H. Roe, for a voyage to the Pacific Ocean whaling grounds. Describes a difficult passage around Cape Horn, as well as life in the forecastle, music, food, whale hunts, boats being destroyed by whales, and difficulties relating to drunkeness and brutality of the captain. Also mentions native contacts in Hawaii and a native describes the death of Captain Cook which he witnessed as a twelve year old boy. Spoke 39 vessels and made 16 ports-of-call.
Theme
  • Whaling
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Everyday Life at Sea