Minnesota (Ship)

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Whaling vessel; out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by David E. Allen, on voyage from 11 July 1876-27 June 1879, to the Black Sea Rangers and Cornell whaling grounds; owner-agent: William Lewis; built at Philadelpia, Pa., 1849.

From the description of Logbook of the ship Minnesota, 1876 June 11-1877 May 20. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 228438952

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Hopkins, Wellborn, Graves, Dent Families. Papers, 1782-1963. Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library
referencedIn Krug, George. Papers, 1886, 1892 and n.d. Independence Seaport Museum
referencedIn Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery of the State of Massachusetts Civil War collection, 1724-1933 (inclusive); 1861-1912 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Hotel Raymond Register, 1910 August 31-1923 May San Diego History Center Document Collection
creatorOf Minnesota (Ship). Logbook of the ship Minnesota, 1876 June 11-1877 May 20. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
referencedIn Davidson, Robin I.,. Robin I. Davidson collection, 1775-1985 1775-1929. Navy Department Library, Naval History & Heritage Command
Role Title Holding Repository
Place Name Admin Code Country
Atlantic Ocean
Faial Island (Azores)
Massachusetts--New Bedford
Flores Island (Azores)
Indian Ocean
Subject
Finback whale
Globicephala
Humpback whale
Killer whale
Right whale
Seafaring life
Sperm whale
Voyages and travels
Whalers (Persons)
Whales
Whaling
Whaling masters
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1876

Active 1877

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