Martha (Bark)

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Whaling vessel, out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by William W. Thomas, on voyage from 7 Dec. 1863-16 May 1868, to the River Platte, Archer, Kamchatka, Arctic Ocean, Coast of California, Hawaiian Islands, Anadyr Sea, and Northwest Coast whaling grounds; owner-agent: Swift & Allen; built at Scituate, Mass., in 1805.

From the description of Logbook of the bark Martha, 1867 Nov. 11-1868 May 16. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 226351535

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creatorOf Martha (Bark). Logbook of the bark Martha, 1867 Nov. 11-1868 May 16. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
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associatedWith McFall, David. person
associatedWith Swift & Allen (New Bedford, Mass.) corporateBody
associatedWith Thomas, William W., whaling master. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Massachusetts--New Bedford
San Francisco (Calif.)
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Marine accidents
Punishment
Rescue
Seafaring life
Voyages and travels
Whalers (Persons)
Whales
Whaling
Whaling masters
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Corporate Body

Active 1867

Active 1868

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SNAC ID: 41796241