Joseph Meigs (Ship)

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Whaling vessel, out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by George H. Allen, on voyage 22 Oct. 1850-2 Aug. 1854 to the Callao and Baja California whaling grounds; owner-agent: George Hussey; formerly in merchant service, added to fleet in 1850.

From the description of Logbook, 1850 Oct. 22-1854 Aug. 2. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70973975

Merchant vessel, out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by Zenas Winsor, on voyage from 19 Nov. 1849-5 Aug. 1850; built at Mattapoisett, Mass., 1842.

From the description of Logbook of the ship Joseph Meigs, 1849 Nov. 29-1850 Aug. 5. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 84826411

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creatorOf Joseph Meigs (Ship). Logbook, 1850 Oct. 22-1854 Aug. 2. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
creatorOf Joseph Meigs (Ship). Logbook of the ship Joseph Meigs, 1849 Nov. 29-1850 Aug. 5. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Allen, George H., b. 1825. person
associatedWith Hussey, George, shipowner. person
associatedWith Winsor, Zenas. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Juan Fernández Islands
Talcahuano (Chile)
New York (N.Y.)
South Pacific Ocean
Massachusetts--New Bedford
Calcutta (India)
Tumbes (Peru)
Pitcairn Island
Massachusetts--New Bedford
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Merchant marine
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Seafaring life
Shipping
Sperm whale
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Whalers (Persons)
Whalers (Persons)
Whalers (Persons)
Whales
Whaling
Whaling masters
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Active 1849

Active 1850

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