Journal of the Rosalie (Ship) of Warren, R.I., and Perseverance (Bark) of Newport, R.I., mastered by Philip Mosher and Heath S. Morris, on two voyages 2 August 1842- 7 December 1851

Language: English. Approximately 124 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1842. Text in English. This journal documents two distinct voyages. The first (1842-1845) details the whaling expedition of the ship Rosalie from Warren, Rhode Island, under Captain Philip Mosher. The incomplete log includes detailed sail working notes, whale stamps, poetry, and records of ports of call in the South Pacific. The second voyage (1849-1851) partially covers the non-whaling journey of the bark Perseverance from Newport, Rhode Island, commanded by Heath S. Morris and kept by L.C. Richmond. The later entries form a diary of life in California during the Gold Rush, detailing work, earnings, and daily experiences in San Francisco. The journal also includes poetry and song lyrics. Book images are non-contractual.