Flying Fish (Schooner)

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Whaling vessel, out of New London, Conn., mastered by Joseph B. Neal, Jr., on voyage 7 July 1875-2 Apr. 1876 to the Southwest Atlantic whaling grounds and sealing in Adventure Bay, Cumberland Bay, Flying Fish Harbor, Bay of Islands, and Sandwich Islands; owner-agent: Lawrence and Co.; built at Essex, Mass., 1857; bought from Gloucester, 1870.

From the description of Logbook of the schooner Flying Fish, 1875 July 7-1876 Mar. 31. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70978010

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referencedIn George Sinclair collection, 1838-1842 Scott Polar Research Institute
creatorOf Various. Auctioneers' Sales Books, 1776-1781. Peabody Essex Museum
referencedIn Schooner Flying Fish plans, 1972 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Jackson, Hewitt R.,. Schooner Flying Fish plans [manuscript], 1972. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf Flying Fish (Schooner). Logbook of the schooner Flying Fish, 1875 July 7-1876 Mar. 31. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
creatorOf Dean, Thomas, 1723-1802. Thomas Dean Papers, 1694-1845. Peabody Essex Museum
referencedIn Knox, Samuel R., d.1883. Samuel B. Knox papers, 1838-1842. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 Scott Polar Research Institute
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associatedWith Dean, Thomas, 1723-1802. person
associatedWith George T Sinclair person
associatedWith Jackson, Hewitt R., person
associatedWith Jackson, Hewitt R., delineator. person
associatedWith Knox, Samuel R., d.1883. person
associatedWith Lawrence & Co. (New London, Conn.) corporateBody
associatedWith Neale, Joseph B. person
associatedWith Nedley, Bradford H. person
associatedWith Various. family
Place Name Admin Code Country
South Georgia (South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands)
Connecticut--New London
Cumberland Bay (South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands)
Pernambuco (Brazil)
South Atlantic Ocean
Subject
Right whale
Seafaring life
Sealing
Seals (Animals)
Voyages and travels
Whalers (Persons)
Whalers (Persons)
Whales
Whaling
Whaling masters
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1875

Active 1876

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