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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 …
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.
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.
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.
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, 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, 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 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 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.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Charlotte Ann, 1856, Silas P. Grant
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Charlotte Ann, 1856, Silas P. Grant
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schr. Charlotte Ann, a cod fishing vessel out of Cape Porpoise (Me.) whose master was Captain Silas P. Grant. 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 catches by week in front and back of Journal
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner [Arannak?], 1855, Joseph Manuel
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner [Arannak?], 1855, Joseph Manuel
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schr. [Arannak?], a cod fishing vessel out of Cape Porpoise (Me.) whose master was Captain Joseph Manuel. The log records a Fishing voyage from Cape Porpoise to the Western Banks, Bay Chaleur, and Grand Manan. Includes much reference to weather conditions and regular accounts of catch for individual crew members. Back of Journal records total fish catch for trips to Western Banks and Bay Chaleur.
Ship’S Papers, Schooner Martha Burgess, 1855, Witherle And Company
Ship’S Papers, Schooner Martha Burgess, 1855, Witherle And Company
History of Maine Fisheries
Ship’s papers for the Schr. Martha Burgess out of Castine, Me. detailing fishing voyage to the Grand Banks. Records expenditures for vessel, including shares paid to individual crew members, as well as sales of fish, primarily cod and haddock. 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 …
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Lady Adams, 1854, Cornelius Gray
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Lady Adams, 1854, Cornelius Gray
History of Maine Fisheries
Logbook for the Schr. Lady Adams, a cod fishing vessel out of Castine (Me.) and later of Brooksville (Me.) whose master was Captain Cornelius Gray. The log records a Fishing voyage to the Bay of Fundy with some references to vessel handling, weather conditions and Fishing grounds. Includes detailed records of daily catch for individual crew members. Also contains a watercolor illustration of a three-masted square-topsail schooner at the very beginning of the journal, presumably of a Great Lakes vessel.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Magnet, 1854, John A. Coombs
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Magnet, 1854, John A. Coombs
History of Maine Fisheries
Logbook for the Schr. Magnet, a cod fishing vessel out of Castine (Me.) whose master was Captain John A. Coombs. The log records two Fishing voyages of which the first was to the Grand Banks and the second, destination not indicated, presumably a return voyage to the Grand Banks. Includes much reference to weather conditions with only marginal account of daily catch for individual crew members.
Account Book, W. G. Sargent And Company, 1853-1854, W. G. Sargent And Company
Account Book, W. G. Sargent And Company, 1853-1854, W. G. Sargent And Company
History of Maine Fisheries
Account book of fishing outfits for the Schooner Martha Sargent, a fishing vessel presumably owned by W. G. Sargent and Company out of Sedgwick, Me. Records dollar amounts for fishing equipment, general supplies, bait and large quantities of salt for cod and mackerel fishing voyages to the Grand Banks. Also includes quantities of fish made and packed on board.
Ledger, Fishing Outfits, 1853-1854, Anonymous
Ledger, Fishing Outfits, 1853-1854, Anonymous
History of Maine Fisheries
Ledger of accounts of fishing outfits for various vessels registered in Maine, but with no mention of specific locations. Vessels mentioned include the Schrs. Thistle, Forest Queen, Rubicon, Banner, Julia Ann, Van Buren, Redwing, Glendower, and Martha Burgess, among others. Records expenditures for Fishing equipment, bait (mostly clams), groceries, and general supplies for Fishing voyages, with mention of one destination to the Banks.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Martha Burgess, 1853, Joseph M. Sylvester
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Martha Burgess, 1853, Joseph M. Sylvester
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schr. Martha Burgess, a cod fishing vessel out of Castine (Me.) whose master was Joseph [M?] Sylvester. The log records a Fishing voyage to the Grand Banks and includes much reference to weather conditions, as well as the daily catch for individual crew members.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Mary Ann, 1853, Isaac Murch
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Mary Ann, 1853, Isaac Murch
History of Maine Fisheries
Logbook for the Schr. Mary Ann, a cod fishing vessel out of Castine (Me.) whose master was Captain Isaac Murch. The log records two Fishing voyages to the Bay of Fundy. Includes much reference to weather conditions with some account of daily catch for individual crew members.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner William Penn, 1853, George H. Curtis
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner William Penn, 1853, George H. Curtis
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schr. William Penn, a cod fishing vessel out of Kennebunk (Me.) whose master was Captain George H. Curtis. The log records a Fishing voyage from Cape Porpoise to various destinations, including the Western Banks, Bank Quereau, Grand Banks, Magdalen Island, Browns Bank, Spanish River Bank, Cape St. George, and the Strait of Belle Isle. Includes much reference to weather conditions and regular accounts of catch for individual crew members, including total number of daily catch for April 1853 in front of Journal. Back of Journal contains handwritten instructions for finding the time and longitude by chronometer.
Ship’S Papers, Schooner Glendower, 1852-1860, Witherle And Company
Ship’S Papers, Schooner Glendower, 1852-1860, Witherle And Company
History of Maine Fisheries
Ship’s papers for the Schr. Glendower out of Castine, Me. detailing coasting trips to various ports, including Boston, Belfast, and Eastport, and fishing voyages to the Banks. Records expenditures for vessel, including shares paid to individual crew members, as well as sales of fish, primarily cod, haddock, halibut and herring, as well as fish oil. 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 …
Ship’S Papers, Schooner Julia Ann, 1852-1856, Witherle And Company
Ship’S Papers, Schooner Julia Ann, 1852-1856, Witherle And Company
History of Maine Fisheries
Ship’s papers for the Schr. Julia Ann out of Castine, Me. detailing coasting trips to various ports, including Boston and New York, and fishing voyages to the Banks. Records expenditures for vessel, including shares paid to individual crew members, as well as sales of fish, primarily cod, haddock, pollock, hake, and mackerel, as well as fish oil. 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 …
Ship’S Papers, Schooner Redwing, 1849-1863, Witherle And Company
Ship’S Papers, Schooner Redwing, 1849-1863, Witherle And Company
History of Maine Fisheries
Ship’s papers for the Schr. Redwing out of Castine, Me. detailing coasting trips to various ports, including Boston and New York, and fishing voyages to the Banks and Labrador. Records expenditures for vessel, including shares paid to individual crew members, as well as sales of fish, primarily cod, haddock, halibut, mackerel, and herring, as well as fish oil. Includes accounts of making fish at sea with large quantities of Liverpool salt. 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 …
Journal Of Fishing Voyages, Schooner Black Hawk, 1846-1851, Anonymous
Journal Of Fishing Voyages, Schooner Black Hawk, 1846-1851, Anonymous
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schr. Black Hawk and at least one other vessel [name illegible]. The log records various at least one fishing voyage to the Grand Banks and what appear to be coasting trips along the Maine and greater New England coast with much reference to weather conditions, as well as some account of daily catch for individual crew members. Maine ports mentioned include Bangor, Orland, Frankfort and Castine. Other ports include Greenwich, R.I.; Baltimore, Md.; and Boston, Ma. Francis Sparks, Master, is the only captain mentioned. [Note: Oversized document necessitated scanning all pages in two parts.]
Papers, 1844-1856, William Barter
Papers, 1844-1856, William Barter
History of Maine Fisheries
Papers of Captain William Barter of Boothbay (Me.) for the Schooners Spartan, Henry R., and Challenge. Includes account book for Schr. Challenge that records bait bills for individual crew members and bay fare for vessel; account book for Schr. Henry R. that records fish sold; tax assessment; sales of cod, haddock, hake, halibut and polluck; purchases of supplies, including quantities of salt; and some personal correspondence. One mention of the Bay of Fundy, presumably in reference to fishing grounds.
Account Book, Record Of Fish Caught, C. 1828-1844, Anonymous
Account Book, Record Of Fish Caught, C. 1828-1844, Anonymous
History of Maine Fisheries
Records number of fish caught and amounts sold for individual crew members on the Schrs. Richmond, Ann, Louisa and Mary [B. Lorna], including haddock, cod, halibut and mackerel. Mentions harbor of Westport and destinations in the Banks, Bay of St. Lawrence and Bay of Fundy. Some mention in final entries of expenses incurred, including general supplies and maintenance.
Account Book, Schooner William And John, 1825, Witherle And Company
Account Book, Schooner William And John, 1825, Witherle And Company
History of Maine Fisheries
Account book for the Schr. William and John on a cod fishing voyage out of Castine, Me. to the Bay of Chaleur. Primarily records expenses for individual crew members, including groceries, fishing equipment, sundries, and bait. 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 parts.]