Logbook, 1795-1796.

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Logbook, 1795-1796.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155862660

The logbook contains the records of one voyage by the brigantine Polly between Philadelphia and Hamburg and another between Philadelphia and Bremen in 1795 and 1796. The entries were made on paper of varying size and sewn together out of order (1 Aug. 1795-16 Feb. 1796, 12 May-21 Aug. 1796, 23 Aug.-15 Oct. 1796, 22 Feb.-11 May 1796) with sailing twine in a cover of sailcloth. Entries include information on weather, latitude, crew members, and the ship's course.

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6887164

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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Polly (Brigantine).

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The brigantine Polly was a merchant ship under master William Campbell which traveled between Philadelphia and Germany in 1795 and 1796. From the description of Logbook, 1795-1796. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155862660 ...

Brownlee, Edward G., 1912-

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