Whaling Logs

Indian Chief

1844–47 · New London

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Indian Chief, 1844–47

The ship Indian Chief of New London, John Prentis Hempstead master, 1844–47: 45 whales taken.

  • Whaling grounds: Pacific, Chile, NW Coast.
  • The log runs from July 1, 1844 to March 7, 1847, with an entry on 970 of its 980 days.
  • 106 ships met at sea.

The logbook: Journal of the Indian Chief (Ship) out of New London, CT, mastered by John P. Hempstead and kept by Uriah F. Rogers, on a whaling voyage between 1844 and 1847.

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