Journal, 1842-1844

  • Life at Sea
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Title
Journal, 1842-1844
Reference
Log 142
Collection
  • Mystic Seaport Museum: Logbooks
Document Type
  • Diaries, Journals and Logbooks
Date
1842-1844
Description
Journal, 1842-1844, kept by Silas Fitch on board the ship CHARLES PHELPS of Stonington, Conn., Palmer Hall, master, for a voyage to the Indian and Pacific Ocean whaling grounds. Contains whale stamps, mentions injury at sea, native contacts. Made 7 ports-of-call and spoke 25 vessels.
Theme
  • Whaling
  • Everyday Life at Sea