Leviathan, Thomas Lothrop, Newport to Coast of Africa, 1772

Year: 1772
Title: Leviathan, Thomas Lothrop, Newport to Coast of Africa, 1772
Vessel name: Leviathan
Vessel type: Brigantine
Captain / Master: Thomas Lothrop
Owner (vessel): Aaron Lopez
Owner (cargo): Aaron Lopez
Anchor: Newport, Rhode Island (USA)
Destination: Coast of Africa / Brazil
Cargo: Spermaceti oil, whaling stores, and head matter.
Chronology: Instructions to the captain: November 24, 1772
Details: Whaling voyage.
The brigantine Royal Charlotte, Cornelius Buttler master, is to proceed on the same voyage and they should meet each other during the time of Lothrop.
Lothrop's voyage should last 8 months from the time he leaves Martha's Vineyard.
Access points: locations: Brazil; Coast of Africa; Newport, Rhode Island (USA)
Access points: persons: Buttler, Cornelius; Lothrop, Thomas
Access points: goods: Whale products
Sources: American Jewish Historical Society, box 2, folder 8, doc. 3; Lopez to Lothrop. November 24, 1772
Author: Lara Rodrigues