Scoresby family papers, 1775-1870.

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Scoresby family papers, 1775-1870.

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Chiefly papers of William Scoresby (1760-1829), whaling master, of Whitby, England, who between 1791 and 1822 commanded 30 whaling voyages into Arctic waters and also was credited with inventing the topgallant "crow's nest" in 1807, and his sons, William Scoresby, Jr. (1789-1857), whaling master and later clergyman, and Thomas Scoresby (1804-1866), who became a physician in London and Edinburgh after spending several years at sea (later moved to the U.S.).

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G. W. Blunt White Library

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G. W. Blunt White Library

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Scoresby, William, 1760-1829

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Scoresby, Thomas, 1804-1866

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Scoresby, William, 1789-1857

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English clergyman, scientist, and retired naval captain. From the description of Letter, 1856 Aug 20 and 29; [Grosmont?] Rectory near Exeter, Eng. to Mr. and Mrs. Steward. (Smithsonian Institution Libraries). WorldCat record id: 154324303 From the description of Letter, 1856 Aug 20 and 29; [Grosmont?] Rectory near Exeter, Eng. to Mr. and Mrs. Steward. (Smithsonian Institution Libraries). WorldCat record id: 23127745 ...

Scoresby family.

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