Journal, 1855 Aug 18-1858 May 5

  • Life at Sea
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Title
Journal, 1855 Aug 18-1858 May 5
Reference
Log 164
Collection
  • Mystic Seaport Museum: Logbooks
Document Type
  • Diaries, Journals and Logbooks
Date
18 Aug 1855 - 5 May 1858
Description
Journal kept by Robert Weir on board the bark CLARA BELL of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, Charles H. Robbins, master, for a voyage to the Atlantic and Indian Ocean whaling grounds. Contains illustrations and mentions scrimshaw. Made 13 ports-of-call and spoke 48 vessels.
Theme
  • Whaling
  • Everyday Life at Sea