Distribution of the Sperm Whale based on Logbook Records dating from 1761-1920 : Chart A, April-September, inclusive

Title:: Distribution of the Sperm Whale based on Logbook Records dating from 1761-1920 : Chart A, April-September, inclusive
Description:: Map of the world showing the distribution of sperm whales based on logbook records. Colored dots represent instances of a whale being caught and are separated by month. Positions on charts A and B represent a total catch of 36,908 sperm whales.
Contributor:: Townsend, Charles Haskins, 1859-1944
Compiler:: Watson, Arthur C. (Arthur Chace), 1897-
Name on Item:: Prepared under the direction of Charles Haskins Townsend ; Records compiled by A.C. Watson ; Draughtsman, R. W. Richmond
Date:: [ca. 1920–1929]
Format:: Maps/Atlases
Genre:: Nautical charts
Location:: New Bedford Free Public Library
Art Room. Cabinet: MC04, Drawer: DR09 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):: Map and Chart Collection
Subjects:: Whaling
Whales
Places:: World
Extent:: 1 map : col. ; 15 x 34 in.
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Language:: English
Notes:: Title from item or accompanying material.
See also 1935.002.002, for Chart B.
Notes (date):: Date supplied by cataloger.
Accession #:: 1935.002.001