About Perry Winslow
Lived 1815 – 1890 (aged 75). Perry Winslow was an American explorer and whaler, known for Phoenix Islands and Winslow Reef, Phoenix Islands.
Perry Winslow (1815–1890) was a whaling ship master out of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Born February 25, 1815, in Nantucket to Joseph Winslow and Betty (Comstock) Winslow, he was the brother of another whaling captain, Joseph Winslow, and the first cousin of Charles F. Winslow, 1811–1877. Among his many commands was Phoenix. While in command of Edward Cary in 1854, he was accompanied by his wife, Mary Ann (Morrow) Winslow, and his son and daughter, John and Sarah Bunker Winslow, in a whaling voyage in the Pacific Ocean.
He died in Nantucket, October 17, 1890.
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Who was Perry Winslow?
Captain of a whaling ship (1815–1890)
When was Perry Winslow born?
Perry Winslow was born on 25 February 1815.
When did Perry Winslow die?
Perry Winslow died on 17 October 1890 in Nantucket.
What was Perry Winslow's occupation?
Perry Winslow was an explorer and whaler.
What was Perry Winslow known for?
Perry Winslow was known for Phoenix Islands and Winslow Reef, Phoenix Islands.
What nationality was Perry Winslow?
Perry Winslow was American.
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