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Fishing Weir Applications, 1902-1905, Machiasport (Me.). Board Of Selectmen.
Fishing Weir Applications, 1902-1905, Machiasport (Me.). Board Of Selectmen.
History of Maine Fisheries
Collection of handwritten and typed applications by various fishermen in Machiasport, Maine to the Board of Selectmen of Machiasport for licenses to construct fishing weirs, primarily in the waters of Machias Bay.
Postcard, Fish Flakes, [N.D.], Anonymous
Postcard, Fish Flakes, [N.D.], Anonymous
History of Maine Fisheries
Black and white postcard of fish flakes on tables loaded with drying Fish at Clifford’s Wharf in East Boothbay Harbor (Me.).
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Fishing Boat Nile, 1857, George W. Saunders
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Fishing Boat Nile, 1857, George W. Saunders
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the boat Nile, a cod fishing vessel out of Kennebunkport (Me.) whose master was Captain George W. Saunders. The log records a Fishing voyage to the “inshore Banks,” with mention of Cape Porpoise (Me.) and White Island (Me.). Includes much reference to weather conditions and regular accounts of catch for individual crew members.
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
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.
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.
Ledger, Fishing Outfits, 1853-1854, Anonymous
Ledger, Fishing Outfits, 1853-1854, Anonymous
History of Maine Fisheries
Ledger of accounts of fishing outfits for various vessels registered in Maine, but with no mention of specific locations. Vessels mentioned include the Schrs. Thistle, Forest Queen, Rubicon, Banner, Julia Ann, Van Buren, Redwing, Glendower, and Martha Burgess, among others. Records expenditures for Fishing equipment, bait (mostly clams), groceries, and general supplies for Fishing voyages, with mention of one destination to the Banks.
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.
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Mary Ann, 1853, Isaac Murch
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Mary Ann, 1853, Isaac Murch
History of Maine Fisheries
Logbook for the Schr. Mary Ann, a cod fishing vessel out of Castine (Me.) whose master was Captain Isaac Murch. The log records two Fishing voyages to the Bay of Fundy. Includes much reference to weather conditions with some account of daily catch for individual crew members.
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.
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.