Whaling Logs

Edward

1844–45 · Mattapoisett

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Edward, 1844–45

The brig Edward of Mattapoisett, Thomas Jefferson Southworth master, 1844–45: 7 whales taken.

  • Whaling grounds: Atlantic.
  • The log runs from October 23, 1844 to October 30, 1845, with an entry on 280 of its 373 days.
  • 18 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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