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Tuesday, 27 March 2012

American whalers of Lynn, 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 104 is an account of the whalers of Lynn.

“Atlas of 260 tons, managing owner H. Chase&Co.
Commodore Preble of 330 tons, managing owner HS.H. Gardner.
Louisa of 332 tons, managing owner H. Chase&Co.
Ninus of 225 tons, managing owner S.H. Gardnger.
Nahant of 306 tons, , managing owner H. Chase&Co.”