Leviathan, Thomas Lothrop, Newport to Coast of Africa, 1772
Item
Year
1772
Title
Leviathan, Thomas Lothrop, Newport to Coast of Africa, 1772
Vessel name
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.
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
Access points: persons
Access points: goods
Sources
American Jewish Historical Society, box 2, folder 8, doc. 3
Author
Lara Rodrigues