Stephen L. Fowler diary : typed transcript, [undated].

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Stephen L. Fowler diary : typed transcript, [undated].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86128722

Copy of a diary (163 leaves) kept during Fowler's whaling voyage as a sailor aboard the ship Huron from Sag Harbor, New York to the Northwest Pacific via Cape Horn. Describes daily life, weather conditions, coordinates, wildlife, ports visited, and whaling procedures. Includes lists of vessels spoken, number of barrels of oil taken, number of times boats were lowered for whales, accidents, and names of officers and crew.

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California historical society

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California historical society

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Huron (Ship)

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Whaling vessel, out of Sag Harbor, N.Y., mastered by a Captain Green; owner-agent: L.D. Cook. From the description of Log/journal, 1843 Feb. 28-Sept. 24. (Nantucket Hist Association). WorldCat record id: 71013340 ...

Fowler, Stephen F.

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