Ships employed in the South Sea Whale Fishery from Britain: 1775-1815

Ships employed in the South Sea Whale Fishery from Britain: 1775-1815
Author: Jane M Clayton
Publisher: Jane M Clayton
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2014-03-01
Genre: Whalers (Persons)
ISBN: 1908616520

A reference book listing almost 600 whale ships employed in the Southern Fishery from Britain for the first forty years of that industry. A snapshots of the 'life histories' of each ship in terms of owners, masters and voyages is provided for this global trade.