Leonidas (Bark)

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Whaling vessel, out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by Francis M. Cottle, on voyage from 28 May 1864-18 Aug. 1865 to the San Antonio, Western, Western Island, and Dominica whaling grounds; owner-agent: David B. Kempton; built at South Berwick, Me., in 1833.

From the description of Logbook of the bark Leonidas, 1864 May 29-1865 Aug. 18. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 181645050

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creatorOf Leonidas (Bark). Logbook of the bark Leonidas, 1864 May 29-1865 Aug. 18. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Cottle, Francis M. person
associatedWith Kempton, David B. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Massachusetts--New Bedford
Kingstown (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
Faial Island (Azores)
Atlantic Ocean
Subject
Finback whale
Globicephala
Humpback whale
Killer whale
Praia (Cape Verde)
Seafaring life
Sperm whale
Voyages and travels
Whale bone
Whale oil
Whalers (Persons)
Whales
Whaling
Whaling masters
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1864

Active 1865

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Ark ID: w60w3dg5

SNAC ID: 66577850