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William Ellen Wallace whaling log of the ship John & Edward

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

Title William Ellen Wallace whaling log of the ship John & Edward

Creator Wallace, William Ellen

Date 1841-1844

Place United States

Language English

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

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, Manuscripts, Ships' logs

Transcription Status Needs review

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Call Number VAULT folio Ruggles 507

BibID 999592868805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Size 2808px × 4496px 36.15 MB

File Created 02/08/2017

Filename 999592868805867_ruggles_507_001.tif

Unique Identifier NL18CKN

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