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The Voyage Begins

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Martha's Vineyard Museum

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About this artifact

This is the first entry in the logbook of the ship Iris, which began its voyage to the South Pacific in 1843. In this passage, Richard Norton describes setting sail and seeing the Gay Head Light. He wonders when he will see it again.

Date:
1843
Dimensions:
Width: 7.4" Length: 13.4"
Creator:
Richard E. Norton

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