South America (Bark)

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Whaling vessel; out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by Washington T. Walker (returned home in 1858) and then John L. Gifford on voyage from 3 Oct. 1855-5 May 1859; built as a ship at New York, 1832; rerigged to bark, 1855; sold and withdrawn, 1860.

From the description of Logbook of the bark South America, 1855 Oct. 3-1859 May 6. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 71130086

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creatorOf South America (Bark). Logbook of the bark South America, 1855 Oct. 3-1859 May 6. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Gifford, John L. person
associatedWith Walker, Washington T. b. 1814. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Massachusetts--New Bedford
Subject
Ships
Seafaring life
Voyages and travels
Whalers (Persons)
Whales
Whaling
Whaling masters
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1855

Active 1859

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Ark ID: w6bg8szv

SNAC ID: 29631063