- MS 443;MJ Journal, 11 January to 20 May 1820 [Falkland Islands to the Pacific Ocean on board Hersilia] microfilm
Benson, United States Sealing Voyage
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- Dates of Creation11 January 1820 - 20 May 1820
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- Physical DescriptionJournal The journal is on microfilm.
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
This United States sealing voyage, 1819-1820 (Captain James P Sheffield) was one of many such voyages to the southern oceans. While searching for the 'Aurora Islands' they found Shag Rocks. Visits were made to the Falkland Islands and South Shetland Islands in January 1820. Around 8,868 fur seal pelts were taken from headquarters established on Rugged Island (New Zealand).
Note
The text of the journal is in English but has many Swedish accents and inflections.
Alternative Form Available
This is a copy.
Additional Information
The original journal is held by Yale University Library. U.S.A. (1982)
The text of the journal is in English but has many Swedish accents and inflections.