Perry R. Brightman journal, 1852-1857.

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Perry R. Brightman journal, 1852-1857.

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Journal of sailor Perry Brightman, kept from 24 June 1852 - 3 April 1854 and 9 June 1856 - 23 April 1857, on board the Bark George and Mary. The journal describes a whaling voyage on the Atlantic Ocean from Westport Point (now Westport), Mass., to the "Western Grounds". Entries note weather and sailing conditions, life on board ship, obtaining provisions, and chasing and catching whales. The journal also includes a list of crew members who served on the voyage.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7630087

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Brightman, Perry R.

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George & Mary (Bark)

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Whaling vessel, out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by Jonathan Chase, on voyage 20 June 1877-22 May 1879 to Western, Western Island, Steen, off Canary Island, San Antonio, Cape Verde, Cornell, Carroll, Woolwich, Coast of Africa, and near Ascension Island whaling grounds; owner-agent: Jonathan Bourne; built at Dartmouth, Mass., 1852. From the description of Logbook, 1877 June 20-1879 May 22. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70973099 Whaling ves...