Log of the Catherine, 1854-1856

Log of the Catherine, 1854-1856

Whaling--North Pacific Ocean.

This log from a New London vessel (Elisha Hull, Master) was kept by James S. Johnson, Steward, who wrote thirty-five pages of entries dating from November 21, 1854 to May 21, 1855, and did some sketches. While not extensive, the logbook records this voyage to the Cape Verde Islands with a lively style. It was a relatively unsuccessful hunt, in that they only took six whales in six months.

Johnson, James S.

1854-1856

Bound manuscript

English

Text

Wh C363 1854L

Nicholson Whaling Collection, Providence Public Library