Metacom (Ship)

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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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creatorOf Metacom (Ship). Logbook of the ship Metacom, 1837 Dec. 22-1841 May 28. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
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associatedWith DeWolf, William H. 1802-1853. person
associatedWith Grinnell, Joshua. person
associatedWith Wyatt, B. T. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Maui (Hawaii)
Pacific Ocean
Rhode Island--Bristol
Talcahuano
Atlantic Ocean
Subject
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
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1837

Active 1841

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