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Full-Text Articles in Aquaculture and Fisheries
Account Book, Goods Sold To Fishermen, 1830-1837, Anonymous
Account Book, Goods Sold To Fishermen, 1830-1837, Anonymous
History of Maine Fisheries
Account book of goods sold to fishermen, possibly out of Castine or Bucksport, Me. Records vessel and master names, names of individual Fishermen, and dollar amount for fishing supplies and outfits, including licenses, codfish papers, salt, herring, and various equipment. Some mention of fishing locations, including the Grand Banks.
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, 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 Argo, 1827-1834, Schooner Argo
Account Book, Schooner Argo, 1827-1834, Schooner Argo
History of Maine Fisheries
Account book for the Schooner Argo, a vessel out of Vinalhaven, Me. used in the coasting trade. Records expenditures and credits for various cargo, including large quantities of cod, pollock, herring and hake.
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.]
Account Book, 1822-1824, Emerson Mckown
Account Book, 1822-1824, Emerson Mckown
History of Maine Fisheries
Account book kept by Emerson McKown for the Schooner Forest. Records fish caught and fare paid for each crew member. Only mention of location is “in the Bay.” Book is stamped “Chester Swett, West Boothbay Harbor, Maine.”
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.]
Fishing Paper, 1819, Benjamin Parks, Joseph Crary, Oliver Crary, John Colcard
Fishing Paper, 1819, Benjamin Parks, Joseph Crary, Oliver Crary, John Colcard
History of Maine Fisheries
Fishing paper for Benjamin Parks, Joseph Crary, Oliver Crary and John [Colcard?]. Joseph Crary was a fisherman out of Prospect, Me. Includes the entire proceeds from fishing for the year and expenses for each fisherman.
Account Book, 1815-1845, Elias Robbins
Account Book, 1815-1845, Elias Robbins
History of Maine Fisheries
Account book kept by Elias Robbins, a farmer and fisherman from Woolwich (Me.). Records personal expenses, including twine for fishing weirs, groceries and alewives, as well as occasional sales of shad, salmon, cod and pollock. Also includes Accounts of time worked for purchases, including such activities as haying, construction and general labor.
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 (Bath, Me.), 1805-1862, United States Customhouse (Bath, Me.)
United States Customhouse (Bath, Me.), 1805-1862, United States Customhouse (Bath, Me.)
History of Maine Fisheries
Records include reports on cod and whale fisheries, 1805; invoices of salt shipments, 1837-1838; correspondence related to cod and whale fisheries, and fish conservation laws, primarily out of the U.S. Customhouse in Portsmouth, N.H., 1841-1856; receipts for salt tubs, 1862; and papers concerning allowances to fishing vessels , 1856-1860. [From Series III of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum.]
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.]
Account Book, 1771-1808, William Fish
Account Book, 1771-1808, William Fish
History of Maine Fisheries
Listings by date of accounts with various individuals and materials purchased or work done. Goods include bushels of barley or rye, pork, rum, coffee, etc. Work includes plowing, use of horses, mowing, etc. Also records sales of large volumes of salt, presumably used for fish processing.