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Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Paragon (Holmes Hole, Ma.), 1856, Benjamin Hatch Jan 1856

Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Paragon (Holmes Hole, Ma.), 1856, Benjamin Hatch

History of Maine Fisheries

Journal for the Schooner Paragon, a fishing vessel from Holmes Hole, Massachusetts whose master was Benjamin Hatch. The journal 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 Charlotte Ann, 1856, Silas P. Grant Jan 1856

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


Ship’S Papers, Schooner Magnet, 1856-1859, Witherle And Company Dec 1855

Ship’S Papers, Schooner Magnet, 1856-1859, Witherle And Company

History of Maine Fisheries

Ship’s papers for the Schr. Magnet out of Castine, Me. detailing coasting trips to Boston, and fishing voyages, with no mention of specific destinations. Records expenditures for vessel, including shares paid to individual crew members, as well as sales of fish, primarily cod, halibut, 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 and VII of the Witherle Collection, …