1820-1829
Bigelow, Jacob. “Documents and Remarks respecting the Sea Serpent.” American Journal of Science. v2n1 1820 p147-164.
This article includes a collection of letters on numerous sightings, including Gloucester.
Mitchell, Samuel L. “The History of Sea Serpentism.” The American Journal of Science. v15n2 1829 p351-356.
In the telling of the history, Mitchell brings up the mistakes and deceptions.
The letters supplied by Bigelow in American Journal of Science are discussed and commented upon.
“Sea Serpent.” Philosophical Magazine. v58 1821 p454-455.
Report by M. Kriukof on a sighting near Behring’s Island.
Silliman, Benjamin. “Sea Serpent.” The American Journal of Science and Arts. v11 Oct. 1826 p196.
Sighting by Captain Holdrege from the ship Silas Richards while passing George’s Bank.