Box 15
Contains 20 Results:
Papers re. the steamer POWHATAN of Baltimore, MD, Nov 25, 1916–Oct 14, 1917
The vessel, owned by Merchants and Miners Transportation Company of Baltimore, MD, caught fire near Block Island, RI, on Nov 25, 1916, and later sank after a collision near Thimble Shoals off Norfolk, VA. Although later raised and repaired, the work was not performed by the Scott Company. Includes correspondence, telegrams, telephone transcriptions, broadsides, and newspaper clippings.
Papers re. the tug T.A. SCOTT, JR. of New London, CT, Nov 17, 1916–Dec 1, 1919
The tug, owned by T.A. Scott Company, Inc. of New London, CT, sank after colliding with the submarine DEUTSCHLAND of Bremen, Germany, in the Race between Fishers Island and Little Gull Island on Nov 17, 1916. Includes correspondence (including a letter from Captain Paul König of the DEUTSCHLAND), telegrams, telephone transcriptions, newspaper clippings, certificates, wreck report, insurance policy, court papers, releases, and a memorandum regarding the loss and litigation.
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.
