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Seaman's Time-Book for Schooner NELLIE F.

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 1808-sc

Scope and Contents

A Seaman's Time-Book for the coasting schooner, NELLIE F. (operated from Machias, Maine) for the years 1876-1885, containing a record of employees, their positions, and their dates of work. After May of 1875, all coasting vessels were required to pay hospital dues for each seaman employed. Dues were paid at the Custom House, in this case, in Machias, Maine.

Dates

  • Creation: 1876-1885

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access.

Conditions Governing Use

Rights assessment remains the responsibility of the researcher. No known restrictions.

Historical Note

Schooner NELLIE F. was built in 1873 at East Machias, Maine by master carpenter William H. Knight. She entered the coasting trade under partial owner and master, Urban Huntley.

Extent

1 volume

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Dan Casavant, of Waterville, Maine.

Title
Guide to the Seaman's Time-Book for Schooner NELLIE F.
Status
No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
Author
Elizabeth Russell
Date
June 2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for uncoded script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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University of Maine
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207-581-1686