Reward (Brig) logbook, 1802-1804.

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Reward (Brig) logbook, 1802-1804.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/780176430

The logbook of the ship Reward details a voyage from Salem, MA to Calcutta back to Salem (Dec 1802-Dec 1803). Last page is a partial log of a trip from the Vineyard towards New York (Jan 1804). The master was William P. Orne; logbook keeper was Orne. It is a daily log describing wind, weather, and location as well as sightings of ships, fish, or birds. Includes a daily listing of activities while at anchor in Calcutta. Spoke the ship Charles (out of Boston). Mentions flogging ship's cook for striking the Chief Officer and a man falling overboard and disappearing.

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Peabody Essex Museum

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Reward (Brig)

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Trading vessel, out of Salem, Mass., mastered by John Williams, Jr. From the description of Logbook, 1805 Mar. 22-1806 June 7. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70973304 ...

Orne, William, 1751 or 1752-1815

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