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Parachute (Ship) records, 1856-1859
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Parachute (Ship)
- Title
- Parachute (Ship) records
- Dates
- 1856-1859 (inclusive)18561859
- Quantity
- 1 microfilm reel and 1 volume
- Collection Number
- 2807
- Summary
- Logbook of a whaling ship
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The ship was at Wellington, New Zealand on 15 January 1857, sailed toward Hong Kong, 17 January 1857, whaled from there to Sandwich Islands, October 1857, in Hong Kong again February 1858, back to Sea of Ochotsk and the Sandwich Islands again in October 1858 and "towards home" in December 1858. Off Cape Horn 8 February 1859. Last entry 8 May 1859. The ship's captain was A.S. Cory; the writer of this logbook is thought to be Charles H. Porter.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2807-001: Parachute (Ship) logbook, 1856-1859Return to Top
Scope and Content: Logbook.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Received 5/8/1978.
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Parachute (Ship) logbook |
Accession No. 2807-002: Parachute (Ship) logbook, 1856-1859Return to Top
Scope and Content: Microfilmed logbook.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Received 10/1/1984.
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Parachute (Ship) logbook |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Whaling ships--Archives
Personal Names
- Cory, A. S
Corporate Names
- Parachute (Ship)--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Porter, Charles H (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
