Posted on December 13, 2021 by Jenny ONeill
Frederick Allen’s whaling voyage on the Mexico 1837- 1838
Westport farmer, Frederick Allen kept a journal. This section chronicles his voyage on the Mexico. April, 1837 Buys articles for voyage, including 5 lbs. of tobacco; Ships out of Westport on the Brig Mexico; Sails south, encountering strong gales. Saturday, April 1, 1837. Morning rainy ◄ SE. Afternoon fair ◄ NW. Most of the […]
Continue Reading