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William Ellen Wallace whaling log of the ship John & Edward, 1841-1844

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Title William Ellen Wallace whaling log of the ship John & Edward, 1841-1844

Creator Wallace, William Ellen

Publisher In Verlegung Levini Hulsij

Date 1841-1844

Place United States

Subjects John & Edward (Ship), Voyages and travels, Voyages around the world, Whalers (Persons), Whaling, Whaling ships

Description Signed variously in manuscript: William Ellen; William A.W.; William Ellen Wallace.

Summary Whaling log and diary of William Ellen Wallace, probably a boatsteerer, of a voyage of the ship John & Edward from New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the Indian Ocean and South Pacific, undertaken 1841-1844. Provides a detailed account of each day at sea, including the ship's position, weather, other ships sighted, whale sightings, and activities onboard including fights and floggings. Includes lists of items found adrift at sea, ships spoken, and whales caught and sighted. Throughout the journal entries and in about 20 pages at the end of the log, Wallace recorded his dreams, which bring insight to his mental state during the course of the voyage. Also at the end of the log are a series of poems and reflections by Wallace. Stamps of different types of whales appear in several log entries.

Extent 1 diary : manuscript ; 34 cm

Format Diaries, Ships' logs

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Call Number Ruggles 507

BibID 959286

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Filename 999592868805867_ruggles_507

Unique Identifier NL112OU4

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