Richard Henry (Bark)

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Whaling vessel, out of Mattapoisett (Rochester), Mass., mastered by Capt. Albert Ellis (killed by whale on 24 July 1840), then Stillman Dexter; on voyage from 7 Aug. 1839-18 Aug. 1840, to the Atlantic and Charleston whaling grounds; agent-owner: Gideon Barstow & Son; built at Mattapoisett, Mass., in 1833.

From the description of Logbook of the bark Richard Henry, 1839 Aug. 7-1840 Aug. 15. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 231401537

Whaling vessel, out of Mattapoisett (Rochester), Mass., mastered by Stillman Dexter; on voyage from 20 Aug. 1840-15 Oct. 1841, to the Atlantic and Charleston whaling grounds; agent-owner: Gideon Barstow & Son; built at Mattapoisett, Mass., in 1833.

From the description of Logbook of the bark Richard Henry, 1840 Sept. 15-1841 Sept. 29. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 231408042

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creatorOf Richard Henry (Bark). Logbook of the bark Richard Henry, 1840 Sept. 15-1841 Sept. 29. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
creatorOf Richard Henry (Bark). Logbook of the bark Richard Henry, 1839 Aug. 7-1840 Aug. 15. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Dexter, Stillman. person
associatedWith Ellis, Albert, d. 1840. person
associatedWith Gideon Barstow & Son (Mattapoisett, Mass.) corporateBody
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São Vicente Island (Cape Verde)
South Atlantic Ocean
South Atlantic Ocean
Massachusetts--Mattapoisett
Massachusetts--Mattapoisett
Flores Island (Azores)
Brava (Cape Verde)
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Finback whale
Globicephala
Humpback whale
Killer whale
Mutiny
Punishment
Seafaring life
Sperm whale
Voyages and travels
Whalers (Persons)
Whalers (Persons)
Whales
Whaling
Whaling masters
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Active 1839

Active 1840

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