Dumaresq, Philip
Person
Biography
Master of trading vessel out of Boston, Massachusetts. Served on the Ship Alexander as a boy.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Ship Alexander logbook
Collection Identifier: Mss:733 1820-1822 A374Scope and Contents:
A single volume ship's log kept during the Alexander's voyage dating October 26, 1820 to November 23, 1822. The daily entries record the ship's latitude and longitude, the direction of the wind, sails used, the ship's navigational course, and weather. Notable events such as the passing of other ships, passengers taken aboard, trade conducted, and deaths of crew members are also recorded. The first page of the log book features a note by Captain Philip Dumaresq of Boston that states that he...