Logbook of the ship Resolute, 1855 Sept. 21-Dec. 21.

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Logbook of the ship Resolute, 1855 Sept. 21-Dec. 21.

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Log, kept by Hiram G. Hughes, relating to a voyage from the Arctic Ocean to New London, Conn.

1 v. (24 p.)

Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8075978

Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library

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Hughes, Hiram G.

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Buddington, James M., 1817-1908

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Resolute (Ship)

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Vessel out of London, England, mastered by James M. Buddington on voyage from 21 Sept.-21 Dec. 1855; Captain Buddington, commander of bark George Henry on her arctic voyage 1855-1856, found the HMS Resolute (abandoned by a crew in search of the Franklin expedition); Buddington freed the icebound vessel and returned to New London, Conn.; ship was later sent back to Queen Victoria as a gift; dismantled ca. 1878. From the description of Logbook of the ship Resolute, 1855 Sept. 21-Dec. 2...