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Journal, 1845 September 28-1849 April 7 : Diaries, Journals and Logbooks 28 Sep 1845- 7 Apr 1849.

Summary:

Journal kept by Ephraim A Chapman, boatsteerer, on board the ship ELEANOR of Mystic, Connecticut. Gilbert Pendleton, master, for a voyage to the Pacific Ocean whaling grounds. Contains whale stamps and verse, mentions injury at sea and death at sea. Contains numerous accounts of Captain Pendleton's abuse of crew and officers. Made 13 ports-of-call and spoke 69 vessels.

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  • Physical Description: 1 online resource.
  • Publisher: Marlborough, Wiltshire : Adam Matthew Digital, 2022.

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General Note:
AMDigital Reference:Log 859.
Mystic Seaport Museum: Logbooks.
Original Version Note:
Reproduction of: Journal, 1845 September 28-1849 April 7, 28 Sep 1845- 7 Apr 1849.
Subject: Logbooks.
Seafaring life
Pacific Ocean.