Penny, British Whaling and Missionary Expedition, 1857-1858

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MS 1424;D Journals (3), 5 July 1857 to 7 July 1858 [Winter in Lady Franklin and Sophia, Cumberland Sound] 103 leaves, holograph (Xerox)

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The British Whaling and Missionary Expedition, 1857-1858 (led by Penny) sailed from Aberdeen in the brigs Lady Franklin and Sophia Penny had sought to carry a missionary from Greenland to Cumberland Sound for several seasons. He landed a Moravian missionary during this voyage.

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The Institute hold several archival collections containing material relating to the whaling industry in both the Arctic and Antarctic oceans

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Whaling

Corporate Names

Lady Franklin (Ship)