William Martain Papers, 1816-1830.

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William Martain Papers, 1816-1830.

Boston shipmaster. Captained the Ship Hamilton, 1816-1822, and the Ship Louisa, 1826-1830, to the Northwest Coast, Hawaii, and Canton. Collection contains correspondence, letters of instruction, disbursements, crew wages, provisions, and fur accounts.

1 box (.5 linear feet).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7883305

Peabody Essex Museum

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Martain, William

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Hamilton (Ship : 1835-1849)

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Whaling vessel; out of Bridgeport, Conn., mastered by John Rose on voyage from 8 July 1837-1 May 1838; owner-agent: Samuel F. Hurd; condemned, 1849. From the description of Logbook of the ship Hamilton, 1837 July 8-1838 May 1. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 71129741 ...

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