Box 15
Contains 20 Results:
Papers re. the barge THOMAS J. HORAN of New York, NY, Jul 26, 1916–May 29, 1917
The vessel, owned by Thomas J. Horan of New York, NY, sank near Plum Island, NY, on Jul 26, 1916. After three days of salvage work, the Scott Company advised that salvage should not continue due to damage extent and low value. The owner abandoned the vessel, and the U.S. Engineers Office arranged removal. Includes correspondence, telegrams, telephone transcriptions, an abstract of bids, charge memorandum, and a materials list.
Papers re. the U.S.S. HECTOR, Jul 26–Aug 25, 1916
The vessel went aground and broke in two off Charleston, SC, on Jul 14, 1916. The Scott Company examined the vessel and proposed salvage on a per diem basis. Includes correspondence, telegrams, telephone transcriptions, and a wreck sketch blueprint.
Papers re. the tug ALBERT J. STONE of New York, NY, 1916 August 5
The vessel, owned by the Erie Railroad Company of Jersey City, NJ, struck a rock in the Cape Cod Canal on Aug 4, 1916, and sank near the Seaconnet River mouth. The Scott Company found their equipment unsuitable for salvage and suggested another salvor. Includes telephone transcriptions.
Papers re. the barge PHILLIP FEENEY of New York, NY, Aug 15, 1916–Feb 7, 1917
The vessel, owned by James Hughes, Jr. and chartered to Curran and Burton of Providence, RI, sank at the Pawtucket Gas Company dock on Aug 15, 1916. Includes correspondence, telegrams, telephone transcriptions, charge memorandums, and service memorandums.
Papers re. the U.S.S. YANKEE, Aug 26, 1916–Oct 13, 1917
The vessel sank at Spindle Rock, Buzzards Bay, MA, in 1909. Merritt and Chapman Derrick and Wrecking Company, New York, NY, were contracted to remove her. Includes correspondence, specifications, bids, and newspaper clippings.
Papers re. the U.S.S. MEMPHIS, Aug 30–Sep 12, 1916
The vessel was driven onto rocks in Santo Domingo harbor on Aug 29, 1916. The Scott Company apparently provided no services. Includes correspondence, telegrams, and newspaper clippings.
Papers re. the steam lighter LEVIATHAN of Boston, MA, Aug 30–Dec 28, 1916
The vessel, owned by John B. Astell of New York, NY, sank at the Government Wharf in Boston, MA, on Aug 30, 1916. Includes correspondence, telegram, telephone transcription, a receipt, and service memorandum.
Papers re. the steamer HARTFORD of Hartford, CT, Sep 1–Oct 20, 1916
The vessel, owned by the Hartford and New York Transportation Company, stranded in the Connecticut River near Essex, CT, on Sep 1, 1916. Includes correspondence, telephone transcriptions, a receipt, charge memorandums, and service memorandums.
Papers re. the steamer ROYAL PRINCE of Newcastle, England, Sep 7–13, 1916
The vessel, managed by J. Knott for Prince Line, went ashore on Lovells Island in Boston Harbor on Sep 7, 1916. The Scott Company performed no services. Includes telephone transcriptions and newspaper clippings.
Papers re. the steamer NASSAU of New London, CT, Oct 17, 1916–Feb 12, 1917
The vessel, owned by the Montauk Steamboat Company of the Long Island Railroad Company, went ashore at Cherry Harbor, Gardiners Island, NY, on Oct 17, 1916. Includes correspondence, telegrams, telephone transcriptions, bill, charge memorandums, and a newspaper clipping.