Mercator (Ship)

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Whaling vessel; out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by Obed Delano, on voyage from 22 May 1840-20 Mar. 1843; owner-agent: John A. Parker; built at Westport, Mass., 1805; condemned 1856.

From the description of Logbook of the ship Mercator, 1840 May 21-1843 Mar. 20. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 74983657

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creatorOf Mercator (Ship). Logbook of the ship Mercator, 1840 May 21-1843 Mar. 20. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
referencedIn Sannes, Erling. Bjerkli. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
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associatedWith Delano, Obed. person
associatedWith Parker, John Avery, 1769-1853. person
associatedWith Stetson, George M. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Massachusetts--New Bedford
Indian Ocean
Subject
Seafaring life
Voyages and travels
Whalers (Persons)
Whales
Whaling
Whaling masters
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Active 1840

Active 1843

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