Whaling Logs

Jefferson

1841–44 · Wilmington

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Jefferson, 1841–44

The ship Jefferson of Wilmington, Ezra T. Howland master, 1841–44: 59 whales taken.

  • Whaling grounds: Indian, PACIFIC.
  • The log runs from December 19, 1841 to June 23, 1844, with an entry on 858 of its 918 days.
  • 112 ships met at sea.

The logbook: Journal of the Jefferson (Ship) out of Wilmington, DE, mastered by Ezra T. Howland and kept by Ezra T. Howland, on a whaling voyage between 1841 and 1844.

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