Logbook, 1841 August 14-1844 August 6

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Title
Logbook, 1841 August 14-1844 August 6
Reference
Log 934
Collection
  • Mystic Seaport Museum: Logbooks
Document Type
  • Diaries, Journals and Logbooks
Date
14 Aug 1841 - 6 Aug 1844
Description
Logbook kept on board the bark HECLA of (Sippican) Marion, Massachusetts, Benjamin J Crapo, master, for a whaling voyage to the Atlantic, Indian and South Pacific Ocean whaling grounds. Details problems with 2nd mate, who eventually left the ship. Also mentions punishment of 12 lashes for desertion of crew member. Boatsteerer had female stowaway aboard. HECLA made 25 ports-of-call and spoke 39 vessels. Log contains whale stamps.
Theme
  • Discipline and Punishment
  • Whaling
  • Women and the Sea