Box 11
Contains 19 Results:
Papers re. the dredge EASTERN of New York, NY, Feb. 2, 1915–March 22, 1916
The dredge EASTERN, owned by Eastern Gravel Corporation of New York, NY, sank off Port Jefferson, NY, on Feb. 2, 1915. The hull was raised but sank again near the Port Jefferson Light. Includes correspondence, telegrams, telephone transcriptions, blueprint, a newspaper clipping, and memorandums regarding equipment disposal and a drowned crewman.
Papers re. the schooner MANIE SAUNDERS of Mt. Desert, ME, Apr 16–17, 1915
The schooner MANIE SAUNDERS went ashore on Fishers Island, NY, on Apr 16, 1915. She was owned by Crabtree and Havey, North Sullivan, ME. Includes a letter and a newspaper clipping.
Papers re. the schooner KIT CARSON of Bangor, ME, Apr 12–13, 1915
The schooner KIT CARSON broke up after going ashore near Narragansett Pier, RI, on Apr 12, 1915. Owned by Eastern Manufacturing Company, Bangor, ME. Includes a letter, a telegram, and telephone transcriptions.
Papers re. an unidentified dredge of Jersey City, NJ, Mar 24–26, 1915
An unidentified dredge owned by P. Sanford Ross of Jersey City, NJ, sank near Elizabethport, NJ, after catching fire, likely on Mar 23, 1915. Includes telegrams and telephone transcriptions.
Papers re. the barges COLERAINE, TUNNEL RIDGE, and MANHEIM, Apr 4, 1915–Apr 14, 1916
The barges COLERAINE and TUNNEL RIDGE went ashore at North Truro, MA, on Apr 4, 1915, and were stripped and burned. The barge MANHEIM was salvaged by the Scott Company. All were owned by Philadelphia and Reading Transportation Company. Includes correspondence, agreements, a wreck report, broadside, and service memorandums.
Letters re. the barge RUTH of Philadelphia, PA, Apr 5–6, 1915
The barge RUTH went ashore on Revere Beach, Boston, MA, likely on Apr 4, 1915. Owned by L.B. Shaw, Philadelphia, PA. Salvage performed by another firm. Includes letters.
Papers re. the schooners ROGER DRURY and GEORGE E. KLINCK, Apr 15–Oct. 19, 1915
The schooner ROGER DRURY went ashore on Tom Shoal, Marthas Vineyard, MA, on Apr 15, 1915, and was owned by Maine Transportation Company. The schooner GEORGE E. KLINCK, owned by Carlos Barry, New London, CT, also went ashore nearby but was hauled off by a Coast Guard cutter. Includes correspondence, telegrams, reports, receipts, and charges.
Papers re. the steam canal boat AUGUST DEMAREST and two barges of New York, NY, May 8, 1915
The steam canal boat AUGUST DEMAREST and two barges went ashore at Branford, CT, on May 8, 1915. The canal boat floated free on the next high tide. Includes memorandum and telephone transcriptions.
Papers re. the schooner WILLIAM L. ELKINS of New York, NY, May 8–Jun 29, 1915
The schooner WILLIAM L. ELKINS was disabled near Dutch Island, RI, following a collision with the steamer GEORGIA on May 13, 1915. Owned by Coastwise Transportation Company, Boston, MA. Includes correspondence, telegrams, telephone transcriptions, bills, charges, a newspaper clipping, and service records.