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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
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, …
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.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Fishing Boat Eastern Star, 1853, Andrew H. Burnham
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Fishing Boat Eastern Star, 1853, Andrew H. Burnham
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the boat Eastern Star, a fishing vessel, presumably cod Fishing, whose Skipper was Andrew H. Burnham. The log records wind speed and direction as well as number of fish taken by each crew member, but no details on locations of Fishing grounds. The vessel sailed out of Cape Porpoise (Me.), and the log includes a handwritten Oath of Master at the end of the Journal taken at the U.S. Custom House, Kennebunk.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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.]
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.]
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.]