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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.]
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.
Record Book For The U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, 1843-1844, Mark Rand, United States. Revenue-Cutter Service
Record Book For The U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, 1843-1844, Mark Rand, United States. Revenue-Cutter Service
History of Maine Fisheries
Record book kept by Mark Rand, who was master of a revenue cutter boat out of Wiscasset (Me.) for the U. S. Revenue Cutter Service. Contains information on the individual vessels that Rand either boarded for inspection or spoke, including names of home ports and destinations, vessel masters, individual vessel names, and some mention of vessel activities, including shore fishing. Also includes account of weather. the back of the Book Records three separate shipping voyages from May to June [1844?], primarily for lumber, made between Boothbay Harbor, Belfast, Bangor, and other destinations, as well as weather details.
Account Book, 1841-1879, Mark Rand
Account Book, 1841-1879, Mark Rand
History of Maine Fisheries
Account book kept by Mark Rand for the Schooners Betsy, Atlantic, Martha A. Brewer, and E. F. Swift, possibly U. S. Revenue Cutter Service vessels of which Rand was master. Ports mentioned include Wiscasset (Me.), Boothbay (Me.) and Southport (Me.). Records expenses for groceries, sundries, clothing, supplies, labor, wharfage and quantities of herring, hake, clams and mackerel.
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.]
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.]
Ship’S Papers, Ship Canova, 1823-1833, Witherle And Jarvis
Ship’S Papers, Ship Canova, 1823-1833, Witherle And Jarvis
History of Maine Fisheries
Ship’s papers for the Ship Canova on coasting voyages from Castine, Me. to Charleston, S.C. 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 IV of the Witherle Collection, Penobscot Marine …
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.]
Letter From The Secretary Of The Treasury Transmitting A Statement, Exhibiting The Tonnage Of The Shipping Of The United States, At The Close Of The Year 1799, Samuel Dexter
History of Maine Fisheries
Statement to the 7th Congress of the tonnage fees assessed by the United States government in the year 1799.
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.
De Bestiis Marinis Or, The Beasts Of The Sea, Georg Wilhelm Steller
De Bestiis Marinis Or, The Beasts Of The Sea, Georg Wilhelm Steller
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Steller’s classic work, published in Latin in 1751 and in German in 1753, contains the only scientific description from life of the Steller’s sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), as well as the first scientific descriptions of the fur seal or “sea bear” (Callorhinus ursinus), Steller’s sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), and the sea otter (Enhydra lutris).
Steller’s sea cow was a sirenian, or manatee, inhabiting the North Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea. It was first discovered by Europeans in 1741 and rendered extinct by 1768. It was a 30-foot long, plant-eating aquatic mammal, weighing …