Whaling Logs

Edward Quesnel

1836–39 · Fall River

— whales caught so far

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Edward Quesnel, 1836–39

The ship Edward Quesnel of Fall River, William Wood master, 1836–39: 161 whales taken.

  • Whaling grounds: S Pacific.
  • The log runs from May 22, 1836 to May 11, 1839, with an entry on 1,080 of its 1,085 days.
  • 94 ships met at sea.

The logbook: Journal of the Edward Quesnel (Ship) out of Fall River, MA, mastered by William Wood and kept by Charles L. Ellis, on a whaling voyage between 1836 and 1839.

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