Messenger (Bark : 1859-1863)

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Whaling vessel; out of New Bedford, Mass.; mastered by John W. Gifford; owner-agent: John R. Thornton; built at Salem, 1805; altered to a bark in 1859.

From the description of Logbook of the bark Messenger, 1861 Oct. 29-1863 May 8. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70979739

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creatorOf Messenger (Bark : 1859-1863). Logbook of the bark Messenger, 1861 Oct. 29-1863 May 8. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Gifford, John W. person
associatedWith Thornton, John Russell, 1808-1893. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Massachusetts--New Bedford
Indian Ocean
Subject
Seafaring life
Voyages and travels
Whalers (Persons)
Whales
Whaling
Whaling masters
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1861

Active 1863

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SNAC ID: 74239409