Records, 1848-1864 (bulk 1852-1860).

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Records, 1848-1864 (bulk 1852-1860).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70955817

Chiefly bills and accounts (1852-1860) charged against the ship, Capt. Amos A. Chase, and owners William and Benjamin Rotch.

ca. 152 items.

G. W. Blunt White Library

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G. W. Blunt White Library

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Taber, Gordon & Company (New Bedford, Mass.)

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Chase, Amos A.

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Rotch, Benjamin S.

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Rotch, William James, 1819-1893

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Hector (Whaling ship)

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The Hector was a whaling ship out of New Bedford, Massachusetts, under the ownership of William T. Rotch. Amos A. Chase was captain of the 360-ton ship, and John Hilbs served as his second officer and logkeeper during one voyage, which lasted from November 17, 1856, to July 19, 1860. During that trip, the Hector sent home 910 barrels of sperm oil before it was captured by a rebel privateer. After being recaptured, it returned to New Bedford with an additional 864 barrels of sperm oil. During its...