Whaling Logs

Active

1852–56 · New Bedford

— whales caught so far

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Active, 1852–56

The bark Active of New Bedford, Thomas Morrison master, 1852–56: 27 whales taken.

  • Whaling grounds: N Pacific, S Pacific, Indian.
  • The log runs from June 1, 1852 to October 10, 1854, with an entry on 775 of its 862 days.
  • 104 ships met at sea.

The logbook: Journal of the Active (Bark), Daniel Wood (Ship) and Mary (Ship); mastered by Thomas Morrison; and kept by Thomas Morrison; on whaling voyages between 1852 and 1865.

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