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Survey Of Oyster Grounds In Virginia - Report Of J.B. Baylor To The Governor Of Virginia, James B. Baylor

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Note: The full Baylor report referenced in this work is located at the Library of Virginia Special Collections (East Side SH365 .V7 1894a) in this document:

Wilkins, John T. Oyster Records. Distance and Bearings of Numbered Corners of Public Grounds from Shore Stations, Depth of Water, Descriptions of Shore Stations, &c., &c. ... Richmond: N.p., 1894. Print.

Abstract Of Bonds For License Of Vessels Under 20 Tons, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1895-1897, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)

History of Maine Fisheries

Manuscript volume for the U.S. Customhouse in Castine, Me. containing the masters’ oaths and owner’s oaths for licensed vessels under 20 tons employed in the fisheries trade, including master’s name, owner’s name, ship’s name, tonnage, and date of License, 1895-1897. [From Series V of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum.]

The Food Supply Of The Fish In The Great Lakes, Henry B. Ward

Studies from the University of Nebraska Zoological Laboratory

When the early settlers made their homes along the shores of the Great Lakes, the waters of these inland seas teemed with fish. A cheap and apparently inexhaustible supply of food lay within easy reach, and they drew from it unstinted, nor was it strange that, with the increasing population and ever-widening means of communication, delicacies so tempting as the whitefish and lake trout were eagerly sought after in the markets of the neighboring cities, and that the ingenuity of generations of fishing folk was taxed to invent means of securing the fish-until finally, in the face of a growing …

Petition To Prohibit Seine Fishing, 1893, Tristram Griffin

History of Maine Fisheries

Petition by Tristram Griffin and 28 other citizens of Boothbay (Me.) to prohibit the use of purse or drag seines in the fishing of mackerel, herring, shad, porgies, and menhaden. Collection also includes document recording quintals of fish taken for the Schooners Constitution and Two Brothers.

Journal Of Fishing Voyage With Typescript, Schooner Lizzie Lee, 1892, E L. Dorr

History of Maine Fisheries

Logbook for the Schr. Lizzie Lee, a cod fishing vessel out of Lamoine (Me.) whose master was Captain E. L. Dorr. The image file contains the typescript of the logbook preceding the original journal. The log records a Fishing voyage to the Grand Banks with references to Fishing, vessel handling and weather conditions.

Account Book, Boon Island, 1892-1906, Charles S. Williams, Boon Island Lighthouse (Me.)

History of Maine Fisheries

Account book records the stock of lobsters and salt fish, including mackerel, herring, cod, pollock and haddock, sold by pound and price at Boon Island (Me.). Buyers mentioned includes S. Eldredge Company, S. Frisbee Company, Herbert Philbrick, and H.A. Clark, 1892-1904. Book also includes Account of expenses, including groceries, supplies and bait, for journeys made along the coast by the sloop boat Olympia out of Kittery Point (Me.), 1905-1906. Inscription on first page reads “Charles S. Williams, Boon Island Light Station, Maine, Dec. 21, 1900.” [Note: Oversized document necessitated scanning some pages in two parts.]

Bonds On Withdrawal Of Salt For Curing Fish, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1889-1899, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)

History of Maine Fisheries

Manuscript volume for the U.S. Customhouse in Castine, Me. containing the bonds on withdrawal of salt for curing fish on board fishing vessels and/or on shore, including the names of vessels and their masters, the quantity and type (typically cod) of fish cured, and the quantity of Salt used in Curing, 1889-1899. [From Series V of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum.]

Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Lizzie Lee, 1888, E L. Dorr

History of Maine Fisheries

Logbook for the Schr. Lizzie Lee, a cod fishing vessel out of Lamoine (Me.) whose master was Captain E. L. Dorr. The log records a Fishing voyage to the Grand Banks with references to Fishing, vessel handling and weather conditions. Includes detailed rates for individual crew members.

Photographs, Fishing Weirs And Salting Fish, C. 1888-1908, Anonymous

History of Maine Fisheries

Collection of photographic postcards and one photograph depicting fishermen salting bait at Small Point (Me.), 1888; fishermen hauling the fish pound at Big Wood Island, Casco Bay (Me.), 1908; brush fishing weirs at Southwest Harbor (Me.), n.d.; and weir Fishing [Lincolnville (Me.)], n.d.

Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Edith B. Coombs, 1884, E M. Yeaton

History of Maine Fisheries

Logbook for the Schr. Edith B. Coombs, a cod fishing vessel out of Lamoine (Me.) whose master was Captain E. M. Yeaton. The log records part of a Grand Banks Fishing voyage with references to Fishing, catching squid for bait, and some vessel handling details. Does not include the beginning or conclusion of the voyage.

Bonds On Withdrawal Of Salt For Curing Fish, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1884-1898, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)

History of Maine Fisheries

Manuscript volume for the U.S. Customhouse in Castine, Me. containing the bonds on withdrawal of salt for curing fish on board fishing vessels and/or on shore, including the names of vessels and their masters, the quantity and type (typically cod) of fish cured, and the quantity of Salt used in Curing, 1884-1898. [From Series V of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum.]

Minutes, Bucks Harbor Packing Company, 1882-1898, Bucks Harbor Packing Company

History of Maine Fisheries

Record book for the Bucks Harbor Packing Company, a sardine Packing factory in Machiasport, Maine containing regular meeting minutes. Lists the original shareholders of the company within the initial agreement to incorporate. Includes discussion of stocks, election of company officers, construction of buildings, drawing of original company seal, and general business matters.

Records Of The State Of Maine Department Of Sea And Shore Fisheries, Lobsters, 1880-1962, Maine Department Of Sea And Shore Fisheries

History of Maine Fisheries

List of Maine wholesale lobster dealers, 1952-1954; lobster fishery totals, including licenses issued and catch by number, pounds, dollar value, number of egg lobsters, number of pots set, and number of lobsters liberated, 1941-1946; totals of imports of fresh lobsters by pound and dollar value for Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Canada, 1934-1495; comparative statistics of the lobster fishery in New England by pounds and number of pots, 1880-1938; poll of licensed lobster fishermen and wholesale lobster dealers concerning adjustments to the minimum legal size of Lobsters, 1953; total Maine lobster landings by month, including pounds and dollar value, …

Photographs, Fisheries In Machiasport (Me.), C. 1880-1925, Anonymous

History of Maine Fisheries

Collection of photographs and postcards depicting fisheries, canning factories and other aspects of the fishing industry of Machiasport (Me.), including the R.J. Peacock Company, a sardine factory, 1925; the Bucks Harbor Sardine Factory, c. 1880; a “pinky” sardine carrier, n.d.; the sardine vessel “El Pacita,” n.d.; the Booth Fisheries Company, n.d.; the Machias Canning Company, n.d.; and fishing weirs off Ingalls Island, Starboard (Me.).

Unidentified Fish Dealer, Account Book, 1879-1882, Anonymous

History of Maine Fisheries

Ledger from an unidentified fish dealer in Vinalhaven, Maine, 1879-1882. Records purchases of mackerel and lobster from ships and individual Fishermen but does not appear to record Fish sales.

Records Of The State Of Maine Department Of Sea And Shore Fisheries, Herrings And Sardines – General, 1875-1967, Maine Department Of Sea And Shore Fisheries

History of Maine Fisheries

Annual sardine pack reports by county and factory, including names and locations of factories, and quantity of cases by type of pack (e.g., oil, mustard, tomato, smoked), 1937-1939; statistics for statewide totals of cases of canned sardines, 1875-1949; monthly totals of pounds of Sardines processed by three unnamed plants in Lubec, Me. and Eastport, Me., ca. 1940; list of Maine sardine packers, including factory name, location, and contact person, ca. 1940; table showing amount in bushels of fish received and rejected in Maine sardine factories, including factory name and location, 1946; list of Maine sardine, alewife and flake fish packers, …

Account Book, Clams And Pogies, 1868-1871, R A. [Illegible], W A. [Illegible]

History of Maine Fisheries

Account book of R. A. and W. A. [illegible last name] of Brooklin, Me., records barrels of salt sold for clams and pogies (menhaden) used as bait by individual fishermen. Includes names, dates, dollar amount and quantity in barrels and bushels.

Devereux Family Papers, Account Book, 1868-1873, Reuben Devereux

History of Maine Fisheries

Account book of Reuben Devereux. Records sales of cod fish, salmon, alewives, salt, and other grocery and non-grocery items. Devereux lived in the Penobscot/(North) Castine area of Maine in the mid to late 19th century.

Account Book, Schooner Astoria, 1864, Anonymous

History of Maine Fisheries

Account book of fittings for fishing for the Schr. Astoria out of Hancock, Me. Records dollar amounts for fishing equipment, general supplies, licenses and other related expenses.

Diary, Paul A. Durgan, 1862-1868, Paul A. Durgan

History of Maine Fisheries

Diary kept by seaman Paul A. Durgan during his time aboard the Schooner Linda, a fishing vessel out of Freeport (Me.) whose master was Captain John McVane. Records fishing voyages to the grounds off Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island from to August 19 to October 28, 1862. Includes much reference to weather conditions with some account of salting catch, primarily mackerel. Also includes account of personal daily life and entries for personal expenses, mostly gear and supplies with some groceries, in latter half of diary.

Fishing Licenses For Cod And Mackerel, 1862-1864, United States Customhouse (Bath, Me.)

History of Maine Fisheries

Two fishing licenses issued by the U. S. Custom House in the district of the port of Bath (Me.). The first was issued for the Schooner Mary Snowman of Georgetown (Me.) for the cod fishery trade, April 21, 1864; the second was issued for the Schooner Gem of the Ocean of Woolwich (Me.) for the mackerel fishery trade, April 3, 1862.

Diary, Chandler M. Jewett, 1862, Chandler Mahony Jewett

History of Maine Fisheries

Personal diary of Chandler M. Jewett, who was later captain of many Georgetown (Me.) vessels, but was just a seaman in 1862. The entries here cover only the period when Jewett fished aboard the Schooner Fairy Forest out of Westport (Me.), including a brief time when he was in command of her. Records fishing journeys along the nearby coast as well as Shelburne (Nova Scotia), Bank Orphan, and Prince Edward Bank. Daily entries contain much reference to personal activities, such as hunting and attending sermons, as well as life aboard the ship, including weather and some mention of catch, primarily …

Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Speedwell, 1861, William E. Rand

History of Maine Fisheries

Logbook for the Schr. Speedwell, a cod fishing vessel out of Southport (Me.) whose master was Captain William E. Rand. The log records a Fishing voyage to the Banks. Includes much reference to weather conditions with some account of daily catch for individual crew members.

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 …

Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Fishing Boat Two Sisters, 1860, James Bagley Jr

History of Maine Fisheries

Journal for the fishing boat Two Sisters, a cod Fishing vessel from Jonesport, Maine whose master was James Bagley, Jr. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and contains information about the weather and sailing conditions as well as a record of the number of fish taken each day. Includes inspector's letter.

Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Sabina, 1859, Hubbard Flagg

History of Maine Fisheries

Journal for the Schooner Sabina, a cod fishing vessel from Harrington, Maine whose master was Hubbard Flagg. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and contains information about the weather and sailing conditions as well as a record of the number of fish taken each day. Includes fisherman's shipping paper.

Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Talmas, 1859, Ammi B. Kelley

History of Maine Fisheries

Journal for the Schooner Talmas, a cod fishing vessel from Jonesport, Maine whose master was Ammi B. Kelley. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and contains information about the weather and sailing conditions as well as a record of the number of fish taken each day on a voyage to Labrador.

Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Fishing Boat Pilot, 1859, George Chipman

History of Maine Fisheries

Journal for the fishing boat Pilot, a cod Fishing vessel from Milbridge, Maine whose master was George Chipman. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and 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 Argo (Harrington, Me.), 1859, Henry B. Flagg

History of Maine Fisheries

Journal for the Schooner Argo, a cod fishing vessel from Harrington, Maine whose master was Henry B. Flagg. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and contains information about the weather and sailing conditions as well as a record of the number of fish taken each day. Includes fisherman's shipping paper.

Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner Argo (Addison, Me.), 1859, Robert A. Talbot

History of Maine Fisheries

Journal for the Schooner Argo, a cod fishing vessel from Addison, Maine whose master was Robert A. Talbot. The Journal was produced for the collector of customs for the District of Machias, Maine and contains information about the weather and sailing conditions as well as a record of the number of fish taken each day on a voyage to the Bay of Fundy.