[Helen Mar (Bark) of Boston, Mass., mastered by William Deshow, keeper J.W. Maling, on voyage 12 March 1862 - 9 March 1864]
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[Helen Mar (Bark) of Boston, Mass., mastered by William Deshow, keeper J.W. Maling, on voyage 12 March 1862 - 9 March 1864]

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Journal of a merchant voyage from Boston to Honolulu. Includes descriptions of accidents, a death at sea, and interactions with natives. Also contains astronomical calculations. The vessel transported coal, wood, whale oil, and whalebone to Honolulu. The First Mate died of dysentery on February 26, 1862.; Old Dartmouth Historical Society (ODHS 1...
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