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Friday, 30 March 2012

American whalers of Falmouth, 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 100 is an account of the whalers of Falmouth.

“Ship William Penn.
Ship Awashonks of 383 tons and owned/managed by Elijah Swift.
Ship Bartholomew Goznold of 355 tons and owned/managed by Ward M. Parker.
Bark Brunette of 138 tons tons and owned/managed byElijah Swift.
Bark George Washington.
Ship Hobomok of 417 tons and owned/managed by Elijah Swift.
Ship Pocahontas of 341 tons and owned/managed by Elijah Swift.
Uncas of 414 tons and owned/managed by Elijah Swift.
Bark Popmunnet.”