Metacom (Ship)

Dates:
Active 1837
Active 1841

Biographical notes:

Whaling vessel; out of Bristol, R.I., mastered by Joshua Grinnell on voyage from 21 Dec. 1837-28 May 1841 to the Coast of Brazil, Falklands, Juan Fernandes, Galapagos, Coast of Chile, California Coast, and On the Line whaling grounds; owner-agent: William H. DeWolf; built at Bristol, R.I., 1836.

From the description of Logbook of the ship Metacom, 1837 Dec. 22-1841 May 28. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 163578322

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Subjects:

  • Eclipses
  • Finback whale
  • Globicephala
  • Humpback whale
  • Killer whale
  • Marine accidents
  • Punishment
  • Right whale
  • Seafaring life
  • Sperm whale
  • Voyages and travels
  • Whalers (Persons)
  • Whalers (Persons)
  • Whales
  • Whaling
  • Whaling masters

Occupations:

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Places:

  • Maui (Hawaii) (as recorded)
  • Pacific Ocean (as recorded)
  • Rhode Island--Bristol (as recorded)
  • Talcahuano (as recorded)
  • Atlantic Ocean (as recorded)