Whaling Logs

George Porter

1832–33 · New Bedford

— whales caught so far

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George Porter, 1832–33

The George Porter of New Bedford, Clement Hammond master, 1832–33: 25 whales taken.

  • Whaling grounds: S Atlantic.
  • The log runs from July 31, 1832 to March 12, 1833, with an entry on 225 of its 225 days.
  • 19 ships met at sea.

The logbook: Journal of the George Porter (Ship) and Volant (Bark), mastered by Jared Fisher and Clement Hammond and kept by Clement Hammond, on whaling voyages between 1830 and 1841.

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