Box 5
Contains 18 Results:
Papers re. the steam canal boat JOHN B. DALLAS of New York, NY, Oct 13, 1912–Mar 5, 1914
The vessel was run ashore near Quonochontaug, RI, on Oct 12, 1912, to prevent her sinking. She was owned by Charles Beckman, Brooklyn, NY. Only part of the cargo of coal and the boiler were salvaged. Much of the correspondence pertains to the disposal of the boiler by the Scott Company. Includes correspondence, telegrams, transcriptions of telephone conversations, a memorandum of coal removed, and a memorandum of charges for services rendered.
Papers re. the Boston Sanitary Department Scow #2, Apr 21, 1911–Mar 21, 1913
The vessel capsized and sank in the main ship channel at Boston, MA, on Apr 21, 1911. She sank again in Feb 1913. Includes correspondence and a memorandum of services rendered.
Papers re. the barge NASHUA, probably of New York, NY, Oct 29, 1912–Feb 14, 1913
The vessel sank near the Wilkes-Barre Pier, Providence, RI, on Oct 29, 1912. The owners, Edgar F. Lukenback and Company of New York, NY, had her dismantled after she was raised. Includes correspondence, telegrams, transcriptions of telephone conversations, sketches of the sunken vessel, bills, a memorandum of charges, and a memorandum of services rendered.
Papers re. the power yacht ARION of New York, NY, Nov 7, 1912–Jun 12, 1913
The vessel burned and sank near Manchester, MA, on Nov 1, 1912. She was owned by Jacob C. Rogers of New York, NY. Most of the correspondence deals with the sale of the salvaged remains of the vessel. Includes correspondence, transcriptions of telephone conversations, and a memorandum of charges for services rendered.
Papers re. the barge BALLOON of New York, NY, Nov 21, 1912–Jul 23, 1913
The vessel sank near Duck Island, CT, on Nov 21, 1912. She was owned by McWilliams Brothers Towing and Transportation of New York, NY. Includes correspondence, telegrams, transcriptions of telephone conversations, bills, memorandums of charges, and a memorandum of services rendered.
Papers re. the schooner ESTELLE of Sag Harbor, NY, Nov 13, 1912–Mar 4, 1913
Papers re. the schooner GYPSUM EMPEROR of Windsor, Nova Scotia, Nov 23, 1912–Feb 14, 1913
The vessel went ashore on Bonnet Point near Saunderstown, RI, on Nov 23, 1912. She was owned by F.C. Lockhart. Includes correspondence, telegrams, transcriptions of telephone conversations, memorandums of charges, a chart of the area of the wreck, and a memorandum of services rendered.
Papers re. the tug HARRIET of New London, CT, Nov 16, 1912–Feb 28, 1914
The vessel struck a rock off Napatree Point, RI, on Nov 15, 1912, and again struck rocks in the Mystic River near Groton Long Point, CT, on Feb 11, 1914. She was owned by T.A. Scott Company, Inc., New London, CT. Includes correspondence, transcriptions of telephone conversations, a statement of the master, and marine protests.