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Friday, 30 March 2012

American whalers of Fall River, Massachusetts according to the New-Bedford Directory of Henry H. Crapo in 1836

Henry H. Crapo published in 1836 at New Bedford in 1836 The New-Bedford Directory, including a list of whale ships belonging to the United States. This book is now digital available on GoogleBooks. On page 103 is an account of the whalers of Fall River.

“Brig Ann Maria of 196 tons and owned/managed by John Eddy.
Ship Edward Quesnel of 388 tons and owned/managed by John Eddy.
Ship Gold Hunter of 281 tons and owned/managed by Henry Slade.
Bark Pantheon of 384 tons and owned/managed by John Eddy.
Brig William of 106 tons and owned/managed by Joseph S. Barnard.”