Newton (Bark)

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Whaling vessel, out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by John R. Sawyer, on voyage from 20 June 1841-10 Oct. 1843 to the Madagascar, Coast of New Holland, and Hatteras whaling grounds; owner-agent: Isaiah Burgess; built at Marshfield, Mass., 1828.

From the description of Logbook, 1841 June 25-1843 Oct. 5. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70977046

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referencedIn Ray, Charles Henry. Papers of Charles Henry Ray, 1826-1904 (bulk 1838-1870) Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
creatorOf Newton (Bark). Logbook, 1841 June 25-1843 Oct. 5. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Burgess, Isaiah. person
associatedWith Halstead, Israel T. person
associatedWith Ray, Charles Henry. person
associatedWith Sawyer, John R., shipmaster. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
King George Sound (W.A.)
Amsterdam Island (Terres australes et antarctiques françaises)
Flores Island (Azores)
Faial Island (Azores)
North Atlantic Ocean
Saint Helena
Massachusetts--New Bedford
Java (Indonesia)
Fremantle (W.A.)
Indian Ocean
Subject
Blue whale
Finback whale
Globicephala
Humpback whale
Killer whale
Marine accidents
Right whale
Seafaring life
Sperm whale
Voyages and travels
Whalers (Persons)
Whalers (Persons)
Whales
Whaling
Whaling masters
Women and the sea
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1841

Active 1843

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SNAC ID: 71831643