Journal,, 1845 November 18-1846 June 10

  • Life at Sea
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Title
Journal,, 1845 November 18-1846 June 10
Reference
Log 863
Collection
  • Mystic Seaport Museum: Logbooks
Document Type
  • Diaries, Journals and Logbooks
Date
18 Nov 1845 - 10 Jun 1846
Description
Journal diary kept by William Ellery Maxson, ships' carpenter, during outfitting and maiden voyage of the ship NIAGARA. William H. Russell, master. Includes descriptions of ship leaving Mystic (Built at Greenman Bros. Yard), preparations in New York, repairs at Norfolk, Virginia, passage to Liverpool, and return to New York with cargo and Irish immigrants. Vol. also details places visited, family life, etc.
Theme
  • Everyday Life at Sea