Bruce (Bark)

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Whaling vessel, out of Fairhaven, Mass., mastered by David Y. Dyer, Jr., on voyage from 11 July 1851-20 Apr. 1854, to the Western, Western Islands, Cornell, Tristan, East Cape, Madagascar, Mahe Banks, Zanzibar, Coast of Brazil, and Dominica whaling grounds; owner-agent: James Tripp, 2nd; built at Kingston, Mass., in 1826.

From the description of Logbook of the bark Bruce, 1851 July 11-1854 Apr. 20. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 228293664

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creatorOf Bruce (Bark). Logbook of the bark Bruce, 1851 July 11-1854 Apr. 20. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Allen, Frederick S., 1812-1896. person
associatedWith Dyer, David Y. person
associatedWith Tripp, James, b. 1794. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Praslin Island (Seychelles)
Port Louis (Mauritius)
Massachusetts--Fairhaven
Atlantic Ocean
Flores Island (Azores)
Saint Helena
Indian Ocean
Aldabra Island (Seychelles)
Comoros
Subject
Finback whale
Globicephala
Marine accidents
Naval Medicine
Punishment
Right whale
Seafaring life
Sperm whale
Voyages and travels
Whale bone
Whale oil
Whalers (Persons)
Whalers (Persons)
Whales
Whaling
Whaling masters
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1851

Active 1854

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SNAC ID: 7905268