Jireh Perry

Jireh Perry, 1860–64

The Jireh Perry of New Bedford, Wanton Howland Sherman master, 1860–64: 31 whales taken.

• Whaling grounds: S Pacific.
• The log runs from September 13, 1860 to January 22, 1863, with an entry on 808 of its 862 days.
• 29 ships met at sea.

The logbook: Journal of the Jireh Perry (Ship) and Nimrod (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Wanton Howland Sherman and kept by Mrs. Wanton H. Sherman, on whaling voyages between 1848 and 1863.

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