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Pre-Civil War Naval Log Book

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Pre-Civil War Naval Log Book
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Log of the brig ''Surf,'' a merchant ship, dated 1857-1859, with entries from three different shipmates. Log book details voyages to Cuba, New Orleans and along the Atlantic coast. With excellent content, including the death of a crew man and his burial. Also includes pencil drawings of ships, including an ironclad flying the British Union Jack. Book, measuring 8.25'' x 13.5'', is bound in marble-patterned covers and runs 174pp. Minor foxing on some pages, with spine heavily worn causing a loose front cover. Good condition overall.