Borden, Luther Mason (Capt.) - 1852

LAUNCH.-- A beautiful new bark, called the BELLE, was launched on Thursday morning last, from the ship yard of Messrs. Chace & Davis, of this town.  She is owned by S. P. Child, Esq. and others, and is intended for the sperm whale fishery, to be commanded by Capt. L. M. Borden.  Her burthen is about 280 tons.--

The Belle is a substantial and well built vessel, reflecting much credit to her enterprising builders.  She will undoubtedly be a very fast sailer <sic>, and being unquestionably the handsomest vessel that ever was built and owned in this town, is entitled to be called as he is, the “Belle,” of Warren.  She was coppered <sic> on the stocks and completely rigged, with royal yards aloft.

~ The Northern Star, 03-Jul-1852 Page 3, Column 2

Outward Bound Whaling Ships.

Bark COVINGTON, Capt. Newman, North West Coast, about July 10th.
Bark BELLE, Capt. L. M. Borden, Pacific Ocean, soon.
~ The Northern Star, 03-Jul-1852 Page 3, Column 3

You can visit the memorial page for Capt. Luther Mason Borden.