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Fishermen’S License, George F. Stinson, 1923, Maine Department Of Sea And Shore Fisheries
Fishermen’S License, George F. Stinson, 1923, Maine Department Of Sea And Shore Fisheries
History of Maine Fisheries
Fishermen’s license issued by the Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries in Rockland, Me. to George F. Stinson of Searsport, Me. to engage in lobster fishing, dated July 1, 1923
Account Book, Maynard Brackett, 1920-1925, Maynard Brackett
Account Book, Maynard Brackett, 1920-1925, Maynard Brackett
History of Maine Fisheries
Account book for Maynard Brackett records the quantity of lobsters, herring, shad, hake, halibut, mackerel caught and sold with prices per pound. Also records supplies bought, including maintenance for Brackett’s seine boat and quantities of salt.
Records, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1908-1917, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)
Records, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1908-1917, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)
History of Maine Fisheries
Records include coaster’s manifests and related papers for various coasting vessels employed in the importation and exportation of salt used for curing fish and salted fish, including cod and herring, with mention of both foreign and domestic ports, 1908-1917; ship’s papers for various schooners out of Castine, Me. on fishing voyages, primarily cod and herring, to the Grand Banks and the Newfoundland fisheries, including mention of fishing outfits and salt carried on board for curing fish at sea, 1913-1917. [From Series I of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum. Note: Oversized documents necessitated scanning of some pages in two …
Album, Sidney Baldwin, 1907-1917, Sidney Baldwin
Album, Sidney Baldwin, 1907-1917, Sidney Baldwin
History of Maine Fisheries
Scrapbook album belonging to Sidney Baldwin. Contains newspaper clippings from The Monhegan Press covering daily life and social/cultural events of the fishing community of Monhegan Island, Maine, many of which relate to the island’s rich fishing history.
Photograph, Unloading Fish, [N.D.], Anonymous
Photograph, Unloading Fish, [N.D.], Anonymous
History of Maine Fisheries
Black and white photograph of a man unloading fish from the deck of a fishing boat in Boothbay Harbor (Me.). Caption reads “Deck of Fishing Boat, Boothbay Harbor, Maine.”
Photograph, Fishing Boat, [N.D.], Anonymous
Photograph, Fishing Boat, [N.D.], Anonymous
History of Maine Fisheries
Black and white photograph of men in fishing boats inspecting catch.
Petition To Prohibit Seine Fishing, 1893, Tristram Griffin
Petition To Prohibit Seine Fishing, 1893, Tristram Griffin
History of Maine Fisheries
Petition by Tristram Griffin and 28 other citizens of Boothbay (Me.) to prohibit the use of purse or drag seines in the fishing of mackerel, herring, shad, porgies, and menhaden. Collection also includes document recording quintals of fish taken for the Schooners Constitution and Two Brothers.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage With Typescript, Schooner Lizzie Lee, 1892, E L. Dorr
Journal Of Fishing Voyage With Typescript, Schooner Lizzie Lee, 1892, E L. Dorr
History of Maine Fisheries
Logbook for the Schr. Lizzie Lee, a cod fishing vessel out of Lamoine (Me.) whose master was Captain E. L. Dorr. The image file contains the typescript of the logbook preceding the original journal. The log records a Fishing voyage to the Grand Banks with references to Fishing, vessel handling and weather conditions.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Lizzie Lee, 1888, E L. Dorr
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Lizzie Lee, 1888, E L. Dorr
History of Maine Fisheries
Logbook for the Schr. Lizzie Lee, a cod fishing vessel out of Lamoine (Me.) whose master was Captain E. L. Dorr. The log records a Fishing voyage to the Grand Banks with references to Fishing, vessel handling and weather conditions. Includes detailed rates for individual crew members.
Photographs, Fishing Weirs And Salting Fish, C. 1888-1908, Anonymous
Photographs, Fishing Weirs And Salting Fish, C. 1888-1908, Anonymous
History of Maine Fisheries
Collection of photographic postcards and one photograph depicting fishermen salting bait at Small Point (Me.), 1888; fishermen hauling the fish pound at Big Wood Island, Casco Bay (Me.), 1908; brush fishing weirs at Southwest Harbor (Me.), n.d.; and weir Fishing [Lincolnville (Me.)], n.d.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Edith B. Coombs, 1884, E M. Yeaton
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Edith B. Coombs, 1884, E M. Yeaton
History of Maine Fisheries
Logbook for the Schr. Edith B. Coombs, a cod fishing vessel out of Lamoine (Me.) whose master was Captain E. M. Yeaton. The log records part of a Grand Banks Fishing voyage with references to Fishing, catching squid for bait, and some vessel handling details. Does not include the beginning or conclusion of the voyage.
Photographs, Fisheries In Machiasport (Me.), C. 1880-1925, Anonymous
Photographs, Fisheries In Machiasport (Me.), C. 1880-1925, Anonymous
History of Maine Fisheries
Collection of photographs and postcards depicting fisheries, canning factories and other aspects of the fishing industry of Machiasport (Me.), including the R.J. Peacock Company, a sardine factory, 1925; the Bucks Harbor Sardine Factory, c. 1880; a “pinky” sardine carrier, n.d.; the sardine vessel “El Pacita,” n.d.; the Booth Fisheries Company, n.d.; the Machias Canning Company, n.d.; and fishing weirs off Ingalls Island, Starboard (Me.).
Account Book, Schooner Astoria, 1864, Anonymous
Account Book, Schooner Astoria, 1864, Anonymous
History of Maine Fisheries
Account book of fittings for fishing for the Schr. Astoria out of Hancock, Me. Records dollar amounts for fishing equipment, general supplies, licenses and other related expenses.
Diary, Paul A. Durgan, 1862-1868, Paul A. Durgan
Diary, Paul A. Durgan, 1862-1868, Paul A. Durgan
History of Maine Fisheries
Diary kept by seaman Paul A. Durgan during his time aboard the Schooner Linda, a fishing vessel out of Freeport (Me.) whose master was Captain John McVane. Records fishing voyages to the grounds off Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island from to August 19 to October 28, 1862. Includes much reference to weather conditions with some account of salting catch, primarily mackerel. Also includes account of personal daily life and entries for personal expenses, mostly gear and supplies with some groceries, in latter half of diary.
Fishing Licenses For Cod And Mackerel, 1862-1864, United States Customhouse (Bath, Me.)
Fishing Licenses For Cod And Mackerel, 1862-1864, United States Customhouse (Bath, Me.)
History of Maine Fisheries
Two fishing licenses issued by the U. S. Custom House in the district of the port of Bath (Me.). The first was issued for the Schooner Mary Snowman of Georgetown (Me.) for the cod fishery trade, April 21, 1864; the second was issued for the Schooner Gem of the Ocean of Woolwich (Me.) for the mackerel fishery trade, April 3, 1862.
Diary, Chandler M. Jewett, 1862, Chandler Mahony Jewett
Diary, Chandler M. Jewett, 1862, Chandler Mahony Jewett
History of Maine Fisheries
Personal diary of Chandler M. Jewett, who was later captain of many Georgetown (Me.) vessels, but was just a seaman in 1862. The entries here cover only the period when Jewett fished aboard the Schooner Fairy Forest out of Westport (Me.), including a brief time when he was in command of her. Records fishing journeys along the nearby coast as well as Shelburne (Nova Scotia), Bank Orphan, and Prince Edward Bank. Daily entries contain much reference to personal activities, such as hunting and attending sermons, as well as life aboard the ship, including weather and some mention of catch, primarily …
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Speedwell, 1861, William E. Rand
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Speedwell, 1861, William E. Rand
History of Maine Fisheries
Logbook for the Schr. Speedwell, a cod fishing vessel out of Southport (Me.) whose master was Captain William E. Rand. The log records a Fishing voyage to the Banks. Includes much reference to weather conditions with some account of daily catch for individual crew members.
Ship’S Papers, Schooner Eothen, 1860-1861, Witherle And Company
Ship’S Papers, Schooner Eothen, 1860-1861, Witherle And Company
History of Maine Fisheries
Ship’s papers for the Schr. Eothen on fishing voyages out of Castine, Me. to the Banks. Records expenditures for vessel, including shares paid to individual crew members, as well as sales of fish, primarily cod, haddock and halibut. The ship was likely one of the vessels managed by Witherle and Company [formerly Hook and Witherle, 1806-1808; Witherle and Jarvis, 1810-1844; and William Witherle and Company, 1844-1855], a general store in Castine, Me. that supplied local fishermen and residents. [From Series VI and VII of the Witherle Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum. Note: Oversized documents necessitated scanning of some pages in two …
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Fishing Boat Two Sisters, 1860, James Bagley Jr
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Fishing Boat Two Sisters, 1860, James Bagley Jr
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the fishing boat Two Sisters, a cod Fishing vessel from Jonesport, Maine whose master was James Bagley, Jr. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and contains information about the weather and sailing conditions as well as a record of the number of fish taken each day. Includes inspector's letter.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Sabina, 1859, Hubbard Flagg
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Sabina, 1859, Hubbard Flagg
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schooner Sabina, a cod fishing vessel from Harrington, Maine whose master was Hubbard Flagg. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and contains information about the weather and sailing conditions as well as a record of the number of fish taken each day. Includes fisherman's shipping paper.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Talmas, 1859, Ammi B. Kelley
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Talmas, 1859, Ammi B. Kelley
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schooner Talmas, a cod fishing vessel from Jonesport, Maine whose master was Ammi B. Kelley. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and contains information about the weather and sailing conditions as well as a record of the number of fish taken each day on a voyage to Labrador.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Fishing Boat Pilot, 1859, George Chipman
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Fishing Boat Pilot, 1859, George Chipman
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the fishing boat Pilot, a cod Fishing vessel from Milbridge, Maine whose master was George Chipman. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and contains information about the weather and sailing conditions as well as a record of the number of fish taken each day.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Argo (Harrington, Me.), 1859, Henry B. Flagg
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Argo (Harrington, Me.), 1859, Henry B. Flagg
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schooner Argo, a cod fishing vessel from Harrington, Maine whose master was Henry B. Flagg. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and contains information about the weather and sailing conditions as well as a record of the number of fish taken each day. Includes fisherman's shipping paper.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Argo (Addison, Me.), 1859, Robert A. Talbot
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Argo (Addison, Me.), 1859, Robert A. Talbot
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schooner Argo, a cod fishing vessel from Addison, Maine whose master was Robert A. Talbot. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and contains information about the weather and sailing conditions as well as a record of the number of fish taken each day on a voyage to the Bay of Fundy.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner John, 1859, Nathan W. Huff
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner John, 1859, Nathan W. Huff
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schr. John, a cod fishing vessel out of Kennebunk (Me.) whose master was Captain Nathan W. Huff. The log records a Fishing voyage from Kennebunk to the Banks. Includes much reference to weather conditions and regular accounts of catch for individual crew members. Back of Journal records total fish catch by quintals and barrels of oil used, including dollar amounts.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Ann, 1859, Coffin Crowley
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Ann, 1859, Coffin Crowley
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schooner Ann, a cod fishing vessel from Addison, Maine whose master was Coffin Crowley. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and contains information about the weather and sailing conditions as well as a record of the number of fish taken each day on a voyage from Machias to Jonesport.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner George Henry, [1858?], Anonymous
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner George Henry, [1858?], Anonymous
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schooner George Henry, a cod fishing vessel from Deer Isle, Maine. Includes daily remarks, mostly about the weather, as well as the names of fishermen on board and the amount of the daily catch of fish.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Signal, 1858, John Tanner, John W. Hutchins
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Signal, 1858, John Tanner, John W. Hutchins
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schr. Signal, a cod fishing vessel out of Kennebunk (Me.) whose master was Captain John Tanner. The log records a Fishing voyage from Cape Porpoise to the “Banks and Bay.” Includes much reference to weather conditions and some accounts of catch for individual crew members. The author of the Journal is John W. Hutchins.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Louisa, 1858, Horace Foster
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Louisa, 1858, Horace Foster
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schooner Louisa, a cod fishing vessel from Machiasport, Maine whose master was Horace Foster. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and contains information about the weather and sailing conditions as well as a record of the number of fish taken each day.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner St. Lawrence, 1858, J A. Pinkham
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner St. Lawrence, 1858, J A. Pinkham
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schr. St. Lawrence, a cod fishing vessel out of Cape Porpoise (Me.) whose master was Captain J. A. Pinkham. The log records a Fishing voyage from Cape Porpoise to the “Western Bank.” Includes much reference to weather conditions and regular accounts of catch for individual crew members, including total number of fish taken in front of Journal.