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The Log of the Grand Turks

The Log of the Grand Turks

Peaboy, Robert E.

Hardcover

BoatingGeneral World HistoryRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1025335341
ISBN13: 9781025335346
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Log of the Grand Turks is a comprehensive and engaging history of the four famous American ships that bore the name Grand Turk. Written by maritime historian Robert E. Peabody, the work chronicles the seafaring adventures and commercial triumphs of these vessels, which were owned by the prominent Derby family of Salem, Massachusetts. From the first Grand Turk, a successful privateer during the American Revolution and the first Salem ship to visit the Cape of Good Hope and China, to the subsequent vessels that served as privateers during the War of 1812 and as merchantmen in the lucrative East India trade, the book offers a vivid window into the golden age of American sail.

Through meticulous research into ship logs, letters, and contemporary records, the narrative details the perils of the high seas, the strategic brilliance of privateering, and the foundational role of the merchant marine in the early economic development of the United States. Readers will discover a treasure trove of naval lore and historical insight into the life of the mariners who shaped American maritime identity. The Log of the Grand Turks remains an essential volume for those interested in naval history, the history of Salem, and the adventurous spirit of early American commerce.

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