Logbook, 1842 July 31-1843 May 26

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Title
Logbook, 1842 July 31-1843 May 26
Reference
Log 928
Collection
  • Mystic Seaport Museum: Logbooks
Document Type
  • Diaries, Journals and Logbooks
Date
31 Jul 1842 - 26 May 1843
Description
Abstract logbook possibly kept by Henry Becywith, supercargo, for a voyage from Boston, Mass. to Calcutta, India aboard ship CONCORDIA. W.I., Dorr, master. Contains columns of navigational information and weather details, in addition to brief comments about shipboard activity, etc. Frequent mention of a comet visible in night sky, fireworks on George Washington's birthday and arrival in Calcutta. Made 3 ports-of-call and spoke 5 vessels.
Theme
  • Trade