Merchant mariners--New York (State)--New York
Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Joseph King Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-064
Abstract
This is a collection of correspondence, bills of lading, accounts, receipts, etc. relating to a trading voyage by the sloop POLLY between New York, Copenhagen, St. Petersburg, and Charleston, S.C., and two voyages (1803-1806) of the ship SILENUS, with accounts, manifests, crews' wages, and bills from Antwerp, Amsterdam, the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, and New York.
Dates:
1782-1806
Found in:
Manuscripts
Records of the American Seamen's Friend Society
Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-158
Abstract
This collection is, in effect, the archives of the American Seamen's Friend Society, based in New York City, circa 1828-1975, divided almost equally between the 19th and 20th centuries. Contained in the 5,000 pieces and 106 volumes are reports on the activities of Sailor's Homes, Bethel Ships, and Loan Libraries. There are library registers, minutes of annual meetings, legacies, letters from shipmasters, A.S.F.S. publications, and a wealth of other information pertinent to this...
Dates:
1828 - 1975
Found in:
Manuscripts