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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 …
Ship’S Papers, Bark Sarah L. Bryant, 1847-1848, Witherle And Company
Ship’S Papers, Bark Sarah L. Bryant, 1847-1848, Witherle And Company
History of Maine Fisheries
Ship’s papers for the Bark Sarah L. Bryant on coasting voyages out of Castine, Me. with mention of Havana, Cuba as one possible destination. The ship was likely one of the vessels managed by William Witherle and Company [formerly Hook and Witherle, 1806-1808, and Witherle and Jarvis, 1810-1844; later known as Witherle and Company, 1855-1875], a general store in Castine, Me. that supplied local fishermen and residents. Papers include bills of lading and shipping invoices documenting shipments of salt, cod, hake, herring, and mackerel. [From Series V of the Witherle Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum. Note: Oversized documents necessitated scanning of …
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.]
United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1834-1835, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)
United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1834-1835, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)
History of Maine Fisheries
Records include abstracts of allowances on various vessels employed in the Bank and other cod fisheries, 1835; abstracts of goods imported and exported, including fish and salt, 1834. [From Series I of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum.]
Ship’S Papers, Ship Antioch, 1833-1841, Witherle And Jarvis
Ship’S Papers, Ship Antioch, 1833-1841, Witherle And Jarvis
History of Maine Fisheries
Ship’s papers for the Ship Antioch on coasting voyages from Castine, Me. to New York, N.Y. and New Orleans, La., as well as voyages from Liverpool, England. The Ship was likely one of the vessels managed by Witherle and Jarvis [formerly Hook and Witherle, 1806-1808; later known as William Witherle and Company, 1844-1855; and Witherle and Company, 1855-1875], a general store in Castine, Me. that supplied local fishermen and residents. Papers include bills of lading and Shipping invoices documenting Shipments of salt, mackerel, shad, herring, codfish and fish oil, among other cargo. [From Series III of the Witherle Collection, Penobscot …
Statement Of Draft To Fishing Vessels, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1830-1839, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)
Statement Of Draft To Fishing Vessels, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1830-1839, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)
History of Maine Fisheries
Manuscript volume for the U.S. Customhouse in Castine, Me. recording the abstract of allowances to vessels employed in the Banks and other cod fisheries, including vessel names, master’s names, tonnage, and dollar amount of allowance, 1830-1839. [From Series V of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum.]
Bounty To Fishing Vessels, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1830-1840, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)
Bounty To Fishing Vessels, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1830-1840, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)
History of Maine Fisheries
Manuscript volume for the U.S. Customhouse in Castine, Me. recording the abstract of allowances to vessels employed in the Banks and other cod fisheries, including vessel names, master’s names, tonnage, and dollar amount of allowance, 1830-1840. [From Series V of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum.]
Ships’ Papers, Schooners Lamartine, Clio And Canova, 1829-1855, Witherle And Company
Ships’ Papers, Schooners Lamartine, Clio And Canova, 1829-1855, Witherle And Company
History of Maine Fisheries
Ships’ papers for the Schrs. Lamartine, Clio and Canova documenting sales of fish, primarily cod and mackerel, fish oil, and other cargo on various coasting trips, with mention of New Orleans as one port of destination. The ships were likely 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.]
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.]
United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1824-1900, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)
United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1824-1900, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)
History of Maine Fisheries
Records include receipts for fish sold, primarily cod, in Bluehill, Me., 1831; fishing agreements for the Schooner Union out of Vinalhaven, Me., 1824 and 1847; correspondence of the Collector of Customs in Castine, Me. on salt tariffs, fishing bounties, and fishing statistics for various vessels, as well as warehousing bond for salt in Bucksport, Me., 1839-1883; account book of general stock, including fishing equipment and bait, 1830; and register of vessels licensed for sail fishing, c. 1900. [From Series I of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum. Note: Oversized documents necessitated scanning of some pages in two parts.]
United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1820-1916, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)
United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1820-1916, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)
History of Maine Fisheries
Records include abstracts of duties on imported fish and other goods, 1837-1838; abstracts of exported fish, salt and other goods, 1820 and 1824; invoices for salted codfish, 1916; and salt manifests, 1875 and 1911. [From Series I of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum.]
Early Business Papers, Witherle Collection, 1807-1808, Hook And Witherle
Early Business Papers, Witherle Collection, 1807-1808, Hook And Witherle
History of Maine Fisheries
Early business papers of Hook and Witherle [later known as Witherle and Jarvis, 1810-1844; William Witherle and Company, 1844-1855; and Witherle and Company, 1855-1875], a general store in Castine, Me. that supplied local fishermen and residents. Papers include records of sales of fishing equipment, such as fish hooks, twine, and cod and mackerel lines, and general supplies. Also documents fish sold on consignment, including codfish and herring. [From Series I of the Witherle Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum. Note: Oversized documents necessitated scanning of some pages in two parts.]
United States Customhouse (Districts Of Machias And Frenchman’S Bay, Me.), 1778, 1908, United States Customhouse (Districts Of Machias And Frenchman’S Bay, Me.)
United States Customhouse (Districts Of Machias And Frenchman’S Bay, Me.), 1778, 1908, United States Customhouse (Districts Of Machias And Frenchman’S Bay, Me.)
History of Maine Fisheries
Records include receipt from the U. S. Customhouse in Machias, Me. for the bounty of a fishing voyage, 1778; and correspondence of the Collector of Customs in the Frenchman’s Bay, Me. district concerning a salt consignment, 1908. [From Series II of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum.]