Journal, 1845 September 28-1849 April 7

  • Life at Sea
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Title
Journal, 1845 September 28-1849 April 7
Reference
Log 859
Collection
  • Mystic Seaport Museum: Logbooks
Document Type
  • Diaries, Journals and Logbooks
Date
28 Sep 1845- 7 Apr 1849
Description
Journal kept by Ephraim A Chapman, boatsteerer, on board the ship ELEANOR of Mystic, Connecticut. Gilbert Pendleton, master, for a voyage to the Pacific Ocean whaling grounds. Contains whale stamps and verse, mentions injury at sea and death at sea. Contains numerous accounts of Captain Pendleton's abuse of crew and officers. Made 13 ports-of-call and spoke 69 vessels.
Theme
  • Discipline and Punishment
  • Whaling