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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.
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 …
Ship’S Papers, Schooner Magnet, 1856-1859, Witherle And Company
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, …
Papers, Silas And Thomas Orne, 1854-1856, Silas Orne, Thomas Orne
Papers, Silas And Thomas Orne, 1854-1856, Silas Orne, Thomas Orne
History of Maine Fisheries
Business papers of Captain Silas M. Orne and Thomas Orne, primarily bills of lading and invoices for supplies bought, including quantities of salt, and fish sold, including cod, polluck, halibut, haddock and hake, as well as wharfage paid for the Schooners Champion, Ocean, George W. Reed, and Mary A. out of ports in Boothbay (Me.) and Damariscotta (Me.).
Ship’S Papers, Schooner Rubicon, 1853-1857, Witherle And Company
Ship’S Papers, Schooner Rubicon, 1853-1857, Witherle And Company
History of Maine Fisheries
Ship’s papers for the Schr. Rubicon out of Castine, Me. detailing coasting trips to various ports, including Bangor, Boston, and New York, and fishing voyages to the “Bay.” 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. Includes accounts of making fish with large quantities of 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 general store in Castine, Me. that …
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 …
Account Book, Schooner S. H. Cameron, 1851-1866, Anonymous
Account Book, Schooner S. H. Cameron, 1851-1866, Anonymous
History of Maine Fisheries
Account book for the Schr. S. H. Cameron, presumably a vessel used in the coasting trade. Records expenditures and credits for various cargo, including large quantities of salt, bait, primarily clams and pogies, and other fish, mostly cod, halibut, mackerel, and codfish oil.
Papers, Silas And Thomas Orne, 1850-1853, Silas Orne, Thomas Orne
Papers, Silas And Thomas Orne, 1850-1853, Silas Orne, Thomas Orne
History of Maine Fisheries
Business papers of Captain Silas M. Orne and Thomas Orne, primarily bills of lading and invoices for wharfage paid for the Schooner Champion out of Boothbay (Me.) and supplies bought, including quantities of salt, as well as fish sold, including cod, polluck, halibut, haddock and hake.
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 …
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.