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Sailing -- Atlantic Ocean

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Isabella and Brig Consort logbooks

 Collection — Box 1, Folder: 1-6
Identifier: MS 3112
Abstract

Logbooks document the journeys of the ship Isabella from Canton, China to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1829 and the brig Consort from Philadelphia, Pa. to San Francisco, Ca. in 1850. Also includes a selection of other nautical materials.

Dates: 1829-1862

Macgill logbook

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3287
Abstract

The Macgill logbook records the journeys of sea captain William Augustine Macgill between 1853-1856. During that time, Macgill commanded the "Prince Albert", "Fidelia" and "Houston". The logbook contains Macgill's notes on the weather, latitude and longitudinal locations, and significant happenings aboard the ship.

Dates: 1853 - 1856; Majority of material found within 1853 - 1868