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Account Book, Manville W. Davis, 1938-1947, Manville W. Davis
Account Book, Manville W. Davis, 1938-1947, Manville W. Davis
History of Maine Fisheries
Account book for Manville W. Davis records seine fishing activities, including quantity of fish caught and sold with prices per pound, primarily herring, mackerel and pollock, with some mention of cod. Also contains some records of expenses for maintenance and supplies.
Records Of The State Of Maine Department Of Sea And Shore Fisheries, Finny Fish, 1925-1965, Maine Department Of Sea And Shore Fisheries
Records Of The State Of Maine Department Of Sea And Shore Fisheries, Finny Fish, 1925-1965, Maine Department Of Sea And Shore Fisheries
History of Maine Fisheries
Monthly landings of finny (ground) fish for the boats Vagabond and Alice M. Doughty II out of Portland, Me., including cod, haddock, hake, cusk, pollock, sole, flounder, and others, 1952-1953; statistics showing the comparative position of Maine relative to other Eastern United States coastal States in terms of total poundage and dollar value of fishery products, 1939-1951; total New [English] fisheries landings of Finny fish expressed in value and percentage by species of fish, 1952-1953; relation of Maine haddock landings to New England haddock landings expressed in total poundage and by type of gear, 1939-1953; table showing size composition of …
Account Book, Boon Island, 1892-1906, Charles S. Williams, Boon Island Lighthouse (Me.)
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.]
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 …
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner John, 1859, Nathan W. Huff
Journal Of Fishing Voyage, Schooner John, 1859, Nathan W. Huff
History of Maine Fisheries
Journal for the Schr. John, a cod fishing vessel out of Kennebunk (Me.) whose master was Captain Nathan W. Huff. The log records a Fishing voyage from Kennebunk to the Banks. Includes much reference to weather conditions and regular accounts of catch for individual crew members. Back of Journal records total fish catch by quintals and barrels of oil used, including dollar amounts.
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, …
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 …
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.).
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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, 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.
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 …
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.]