Whaling Logs

Dunbarton

1846–48 · Mattapoisett

0 whales caught

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Dunbarton, 1846–48

The bark Dunbarton of Mattapoisett, Benjamin Bumpus Handy master, 1846–48: 13 whales taken.

  • Whaling grounds: S Atlantic.
  • The log runs from June 4, 1846 to June 3, 1848, with an entry on 678 of its 731 days.
  • 72 ships met at sea.

The logbook: Journal of the Dunbarton (Bark), Edward (Brig) and Solon (Brig); mastered by Benjamin B. Handy, Thomas Jefferson Southworth, Albert Daggett; and kept by Benjamin B. Handy; on whaling voyages between 1844 and 1848.

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