Journal, 1843 September-1844 November

  • Life at Sea
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Title
Journal, 1843 September-1844 November
Reference
Log 940
Collection
  • Mystic Seaport Museum: Logbooks
Document Type
  • Diaries, Journals and Logbooks
Date
Sep 1843 - Nov 1844
Description
Journal kept by ship's carpenter William E Leeds aboard the ship CATHARINE of New London, Connecticut. Richard Smith, master, for a voyage to Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean whaling grounds. Contains daily entries for most of the voyage, description of a strike by officers and crew, and a lashing by the captain for fighting. Mentions death at sea, injury at sea, and contains whale stamps.
Theme
  • Discipline and Punishment
  • Whaling