New-York Historical Society collection of ships and shipping records
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The collection includes a wide variety of documents compiled around a loosely-defined thematic connection to ships and shipping. Roughly 175 ships are represented in the collection, though often with just one document. Documents include bills of lading; invoices, receipts, account statements, and other financial papers; passes for ships; cargo manifests; depositions and other statements; sailing instructions and agreements; records of prizes won from captured ships; logbooks; crew lists; insurance policies; import certifications; and others. The collection also ranges widely over time, from a 1660-1663 journal (in Dutch) kept aboard the ships Golden Beaver and Golden Otter to a 1942 transcript concerning a fire aboard the S.S. Normandie at New York's Pier 88.
Arrangement Note
The bulk of the collection is arranged in alphabetical order by name of ship. At the close of the collection are three folders with documents related to various ships. Two of these folders have a rough theme (Hudson River ships and import certifications). The third folder includes miscellaneous documents, which are itemized by ship in the container list.
Scope and Contents Note
The collection, which was formed by New-York Historical Society over time from various donations and purchases, includes a wide variety of documents with a loosely-defined thematic connection to ships and shipping. Roughly 175 ships are represented in the collection, though often with just one document. Bills of lading and invoices, receipts, account statements, and other financial papers are most commonly found, though other documents include passes for ships; cargo manifests; depositions and other statements in connection with legal or other matters; sailing instructions and agreements; records of prizes won from captured ships; logbooks; crew lists; insurance policies; import certifications; and others.
The collection also ranges widely over time, from a 1660-1663 journal (in Dutch) kept aboard the ships Golden Beaver and Golden Otter to a 1942 transcript concerning a fire aboard the S.S. Normandie at New York's Pier 88. Most documents, though, seem to date from the second half of the 1700s and the first half of the 1800s.
Despite the random nature of the collection and the lack of deep documentation for most ships, there are several folders that include particularly rich materials. These include, for example, the papers of the sloop Experiment (1785-1787), which document in detail the outfitting of the ship for a voyage from New York to Canton and back, along with payments to crew (portage bill), articles of association among its investors, and the eventual sale of the sloop and distribution of the proceeds. As another example, a folder includes the articles of association, stock certificates and other corporate documents concerning the Schuyler Steam Tow Boat Line and the Express Propeller Line (1847-1881). Although most ships are represented by only one or a few documents, these are often very rich documents, including an account of a British military expedition to the West Indies aboard the Boyne (1793-1794); signals to be used by the convoy of the Roman Emperor (1760s?); prize roll of the officers and seamen of the Constellation after the capture of the French frigate L'Insurgente (1799); logbook of the master of the Amphion on a voyage from New York to Montevideo (1820); the descriptive muster roll of the steamship General Grant (1864); morning reports of the prisoners in the brig of the St. Paul (1898); and orchestra programs and a captioned photograph of the band on the flagship Kentucky (1901-1904). Given the diverse nature of the materials in the collection, detailed scope notes are provided for each folder in the container list.
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Preferred Citation Note
This collection should be cited as the New-York Historical Society collection of ships and shipping records, MS 563, New-York Historical Society.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition Note
The collection as a whole was compiled over time by New-York Historical Society from various donations and purchases, though the specific source is unknown for many of the items. When the source is known, it is noted at the folder level.
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Volunteer Alison Barr compiled the detailed document list and entered the data to the collection management system. Archivist Larry Weimer added the overall descriptive notes to produce a finding aid.
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Sloop Admiral Duncan. Oversize, 1803
Scope and Contents
Proclamation by John Halkett, Esquire (Bahama Islands) that Sloop Admiral Duncan is fitted, armed and sent out upon a cruise against the King's enemies. (Gift from Gertrude Harrison, Elizabeth Harrison and William Harrison, 16 June 1936.)
Ship Adriana, 1788-1793
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Invoices: Andrew Clow & Co., John Robertson, Sam Chubbard, Messrs. Rathbone & Benson, Ralph Pearson, Thomas Barlow, Thomas Porter, B. Gressham, Joseph Rider, Estate of Andrew Clow. Bills of Lading. Bills for boarding (Capt. Robertson of new Ship Adriana). Trademen's Bills. Account Statements of Andrew Clow & Co. Pay bearer, Captain John Robertson, Messrs. Rathbone & Benson. Advance to John Grant. Freight List. Discharge by David Cay, surviving partner of Andrew Clow & Co. (Gift of Diane R. Schneider, 4 June 1975.)
Ship Albany, 1736-1743
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Receipts, Capt. James Clark. Agreement between Master James Clark and seamen, Voyage to Jamaica Bay, Hondorus, Amsterdam, New York. Order to sail, Capt. James Clark. Current account statement to Owners of Ship Albany. Sale of Ship Albany, Samuel Storke, proceeds. Memorandum re Ship Albany and Storke's breach of agreement. Henry Cuyler, Defense of 1/3 of the Ship Albany. Correspondence, Messrs. Cuyler & Livingston, Sam Storke, James Alexander (London), Daniel Crommelin (Amsterdam), Messrs. Widdow Albertus & John Hudshons, Charles Handly (New York)
Revenue Cutter Alert, 1838
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Weekly abstract from the Journal of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Alert, Nicholas Bicka, Esq. Commander. (Gift from Robert Fridenburg, 1 July 1933.)
Ship Alert. Oversize, 1812
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Ship Alert's Passport. Certificate that Ship Alert, Isaiah Eldridge, master, has no guns and may pass, owned by citizens of the United States. Contains presidential signature. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 22 November 1924.)
Schooner Alert. Oversize, 1809
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Schooner Alert's Passport. Certificate that Schooner Alert, Alyn Muther, master, has four guns and may pass, owned by citizens of the United States. Contains presidential signature. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 24 January 1925.)
Sloop America, 1813
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Bill of Lading. (Gift from C.K. Johnson, 14 December 1940.)
Ship Amphion, 1820
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Logbook, Stephen Smith, Master. New York to Monte Video. (Gift of Mary C. Du Bois, 7 August 1933.)
Sloop Anna Maria, 1817
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Invoice, Burnell Brown
U.S. Steamer Arctic, 1856
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Abstract of Log of U.S.S. Arctic. Sounding across Telegraphic Plateau from Trinity Bay to S.C. of Ireland. (Gift of N.D., 1 December 1966.)
U.S. Brig. Bainbridge, 1843
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Dimensions of sails. Outfits in the Gunners Dept., Boston.
Ship Baltic, 1811
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Registration of Ship, Master James Eaken. (Gift from Charles F. Jenkins, 20 January 1926.)
Brig. Beta, 1834
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Account of Mr. J.A. Cleveland; Sales of silks and teas received ex Brig Beta, Master W. Cleveland
Sloop Betsy, 1783
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Policy of Insurance for Sloop Betsy, Master Abraham Gurling, Philadelphia. (Gift of Cyrus Curtis, 19 June 1875.)
Ship Boyne, 1793 - 1794
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List of the general, field, and staff officers of the Army in the West Indies, under General Sir Charles Grey, Journal commencing 19 November 1793 when Grey left London on the Boyne (logbook of conquest of Pigeon Island). (Gift from the estate of Augustus van Cortlandt van Rensselaer, care of Florence van Rensselaer, 8 June 1954.)
Steamboat Bunker Hill, 1836
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Freight Bill
Brig. Calliope, 1792
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Power of Attorney of Francis Anderson, cooper, to wife, Jane Anderson while aboard Brig Calliope, Captain Thomas Snell
Ship Charles Carroll, 1831
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Bill of lading, Hottinquer & Co. (Gift from Harrold E. Gillingham, 18 January 1936.)
Sloop Charming Peggy, 1770
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Certificate for a ship that gives Bond in the Plantations, and loads Rum or Spirits, not to land the same in the Isle of Man; Peregrine Van Emburgh, Master
Armed Boat Chatham, 1776
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John Christie's order to release James Wood from Work House
Brig. Chauncey. Oversize, 1820
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Brig Chauncey's Passport. Certificate that Brig Chauncey, Richard Cok, master, has no guns and may pass, owned by citizens of the United States. Contains presidential signatures. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 22 November 1924.)
S.S. Claribe, 1881
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Certificate of Discharge for Gardiner Stewart. (Gift of Mrs. Gardiner Stewart, February 1950.)
Schooner Commerce, 1842
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Bills of lading, E.B. Clayton, Master Krag
U.S.F. Constellation. Oversize, 1799
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Prize roll of the officers and seamen after the capture of the French Frigate L'Insurgente, February 09, 1799. Subscribers' Acknowledgement of prize money received of Henry Bainbridge by hand of Charles Biddle for the French Frigate L'Insurgente. Purser's receipt of prize money for French Frigate L'Insurgente. Assignments of annexed certificate (assignments of prize money)
U.S.F. Constellation, 1842
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Correspondence of G.A. Denniston to mother describing a confrontation witt the native inhabitants of Ceicer de Mer in the South China Sea. (Gift of Marie Will through the Chicago Historical Society, 15 November 1986.)
U.S.F. Constitution, 1814
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Receipt Book - N2, William M. Hunter
Sloop Content, 1694
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Certificate of the Collector & Receiver of the Province of New York re rum import (broke) and condemnation of sloop
Schooner Convention, 1834
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License of vessel, Captain Roe Haviland. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 26 November 1923.)
Galley Cornwall. Oversize, 1759
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Articles of Agreement between James Laroche (on behalf of owners) and David Ducumb (Captain) for 2nd Voyage to windward and gold coast, Africa; Crew List
Schooner Decatur, 1848
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Protest of Master Jonathan T. Morrill. (Purchased from Irving Levy, 23 April 1936.)
Sloop Dolphin, 1791
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Manifest of cargo bound for New York, James Hinsdale, Master. (Gift from Charles F. Jenkins, 1 May 1925.)
Ship Dorset. Oversize, 1738
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Warrant of Survey, Samuel Winterburn, Commander. (Gift of the American Numismatic Society, 27 May 1941.)
Dutch Ships: Golden Beaver, Golden Otter, 1660-1663
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Journal kept aboard the Ship Golden Beaver and Ship Golden Otter from the Manhattan to Patria and the return to the Manhattans (in Dutch, with English translation provided by Professor Kenneth Scott.)
Schooner Eliza, 1803 - 1804
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Agreement of voyage and wages, Master Anior Harker, voyage from Newbern, NC to New York and return. Agreement of voyage and wages, Master Mathias Attinson, voyage to Jamaica and return.
Schooner Emily, 1811
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Bill of lading, William W. Woodward, Philadelphia, Master Nathan Foster. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman (purchased from library of William P. Clyde)?, 20 May 1931.)
BK. Emita, 1898 - 1904
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Wharfage fee, Standard Oil Co. of NY (Devoe Works), Master E.H. Praz. Wharfage Fees, James D. Leary, Master W.E. Reemi.
Schooner Expert, 1718
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Expert's Cargo. Peter Henick's Memorandum of Protest and Notes.
Sloop Experiment, 1785 - 1787
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Voyage From New York to Canton, China, and back. Invoices: Henry Sheafe, William Nixson, Robert Dale, Stewart & Jones, Thomas Browne, Thomas Barry, Thomas Biggs, William Kippin, J. Shipprey, Alexander Robertson & Co., Stewart Dean, Peter Schermerhorn, William Bradford, Elias Nexsen, Jacob Vanderheyden, John Bogert, Joseph Shurtleff, Abraham Brincherhoff, Jacob Gerhart, David Holly, Joseph Rose, Isaac Jones, Glen & Bleeker, William Lowther, James Carter, Abraham Willson & Isaac Brincherhoff, Elias Kip, Richard Clark, George Warner, John Whelton, Joshua Jones. First Cost & Outfit of the Sloop Experiment - S. Dean Master. Articles of Agreement between Owners of the Sloop Experiment. Memorandum as to distribution of shares of Sloop Experiment. General account and final settlement of the Sloop Experiment. Disbursements. Bill of Sale of Sloop Experiment. Sales of the Sloop Experiment. Transaction at a meeting of the owners of Sloop Experiment. Sales at auction of Edward Laight and William Deasoil. Receipt of William Laight & Co the respective sums and all demands against Sloop Experiment, Master Stewart Dean. Agreement of voyage. Instruction from Owners to Captain Stewart Dean. Portage bill, including list of ship's crew (including an African-American), with wages advanced and due. Wharfage fees. Account statements. Cooper and carpenters' accounts. (Gift of Edward W. Laight, 10 April 1838. Edward was the son of William Laight, a stockholder and agent for the concern.)
Ship Fair American, 1799 - 1806
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Account Sales (damaged on voyage from Charleston); Hamburg, John C. Brevoor, Master.
U.S. Schooner Ferret, 1824
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List of Articles required by Commander D.G. Farragut, Esq.
Ship Florida. Oversize, 1823
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Ship Florida's Passport. Certificate that Ship Florida (of New York), James Wilson, master, has one gun and may pass, owned by citizens of the United States. Contains presidential signature. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 22 November 1924.)
Brig. Forest. Oversize, 1825
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Brig Forest's Passport. Certificate that Brig Forest (of New York), Henry Greenleaf, master, has one gun and may pass, owned by citizens of the United States. Contains presidential signature. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 22 November 1924.)
Ship Fortitude. Oversize, 1803
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Articles of Agreement between Hezekiah Pinkham, Master, and seamen; Crew list; Voyage from New York, Norfolk, ports in Europe, and return
U.S. Steamer General Grant. Oversize, 1864
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Complete Descriptive Muster Roll of the Crew of the U.S. Steamer General Grant. (Purchased from C.K. Johnson, from the Naval History Fund, 15 November 1938.)
Ship General Thomas, Undated
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Names (and shares received) of Officers and Men on Board the General Thomas at the taking of the Schooner Eliza, John Hodge, Commander; at the taking of the Sloop Lark, Jonathan Laurence, Master; at the taking of the Sloop Black (?), John Farley, Master; at the taking of the Snow Hopewell; at the taking of the Sloop Success; at the taking of the Sloop Nancy
Ship Gideon Barstow. Oversize, 1832
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Ship Gideon Barstow's Passport. Certificate that Ship Gideon Barstow (of Rochester), N.C. Cary, master, has no guns and may pass, owned by citizens of the United States. Contains presidential signature. (Gift from Stuyvesant F. Morris, 3 March 1921.)
Horseboat Golden Fleece, 1818
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Blot Mem and Calculations Book
H.M.S. Greyhound, 1722
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Depositions of Aron Bogaert, of Henry Kip, and of William Boll concerning an affray and breach of the peace.
Schooner Hamilton. Oversize, 1807
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The Crew List of Schooner Hamilton, John Richards, Master for voyage bound for La Vera Cruz. (Purchased, with the Naval History Fund, 22 December 1944.)
Sloop Harriet, 1800
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Order of Recorder to sell Sloop Harriet. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 6 April 1927.)
Sloop Hera, 1806
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Correspondence/Bill of Lading of Collins and Perkins to Dr. Jedidiah Morse of Charlestown regarding a delivery of two bundles of books. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman (purchased from library of William P. Clyde)?, 20 May 1931.)
Ship Hostor(?), 1698?
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Statement by surveyor Hungerford providing information against the ship.
Sloop Huntress, 1813
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Bill of Lading. (Gift from C.K. Johnson, 14 December 1940.)
Sloop Industry, 1795
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Manifest of Inward voyage to New Bedford, Elizar Hathaway, Master. (Gift of Cornelius von Erden Mitchell, 13 May 1940.)
Schooner James, 1812
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Depositions of James Nevers and of Mark Leighton relative to Schooner James
Ship James Cropper, 1822
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Petition of Passengers on board James Cropper bound for New York from Liverpool regarding quieting of bell. (Gift from Gertrude Harrison, Elizabeth Harrison and William Harrison, 16 June 1936.)
Brig. James Wells, 1809
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Depositions of Eliphabet Kingsbury and Abraham Cummings regarding vessel leaking. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 28 March 1923.)
Brig. Jerome. Oversize, 1824
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Brig Jerome's Passport. Certificate that Brig Jerome (of New York),George W. Lee, master, has no guns and may pass, owned by citizens of the United States. Contains Presidential signature. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 22 November 1924.)
U.S. Flagship Kentucky, 1901-1904
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Orchestra Programs on voyages; some contain menu on reverse side. 1902 photograph of U.S.F.S Kentucky band at morning colors, noting names and instruments played. (From the E.B. Child collection, February 1946.)
Sloop Lark, 1796
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Manifest of Cargo on board Sloop Lark, Master Chris Godfrey, bound from Providence to New York. (Gift from Charles F. Jenkins, 20 January 1926.)
Ship Liberty, 1803
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Receipts and other documents relating to Ship Liberty's business in France (many of the documents are in French). (Gift from A.E. Rueff, 26 May 1928.)
Schooner Lonsdale, 1803
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Bill of Lading. (Gift of Thomas Ollive Mabbott, 8 May 1942.)
Cartel Schooner Lucy, 1812
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List of Cabin Passengers and Servants and their Stores for Schooner Lucy, Absolam Savage, Master; List of Stores for Schooner Lucy; List of Stores of Mr. Robert Abbott and of Mr. Jasper Howe; Permission request for provisions for animals in stores.
Schooner Mail, 1851
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Bill of Lading. (Gift from Thomas Ollive Mabbott, 24 June 1938.)
Sloop Marey, 1813
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Bill of Lading. (Gift from C.K. Johnson, 14 December 1940.)
Ship Martha, Oversize, 1811
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Ship Martha's Passport. Certificate that Ship Martha (of New York), Laban Gardner, master, has no guns and may pass, owned by citizens of the United States. Contains Presidential signature. (Purchase, 15 November 1938.)
Schooner Mary Ann, 1808
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Certificate of Landing; Schooner Mary Ann, Master Joseph Tompkins.
Sloop Mary and Elizabeth, 1704
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Statement in the Suit over the Sale of Sloop Mary and Elizabeth by George Parker to William Griffiths. (Purchase)
Sloop Matilda, 1804
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Entry of merchandize exported by John Speyer on board Sloop Matilda, John Dodge, Master, for the Coast of Africa.
Ship Milford, 1789
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Return of Ship Milford, Captain Shaw from Newfoundland. (Gift from Charles F. Jenkins, 1 May 1925.)
Brig. Minerva, 1810
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Receipt of Captain Hilburn; Crew List
Schooner N.W. Smith, 1853
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Certification of the Port of Charleston that no Slave or person held to Service or Labor is concealed on board Schooner N.W. Smith, E.N. Smith, Master. (Gift from Clarence L. Lersner, 8 December 1944.)
Ship Nancy, 1769
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Bill of Lading; Ship Nancy, John Waddle, Master.
Schooner Nathaniel Chase. Oversize, 1861
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Crew List of Schooner Nathaniel Chase, David Doane, Master. (Gift from Chales F. Heartman, 6 July 1946.)
Clipper Ship Neptune's Favorite, 1861
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Bill of Lading for Clipper Ship Neptune's Favorite, Master Emmertin. (Gift from William A. Robbins, 14 May 1941.)
Schooner New England, 1830
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Clearance Certificate of the Port of Wilmington, NC for Schooner New England, Hiram Cutts, Master, bound for Havana. (Purchased from Charles F. Heartman, 19 May 1931.)
Prize Ship New Hampshire. Oversize, 1746
Scope and Contents
Record of Capture of French Ship, Le Heron (now, New Hampshire), William Burt, Master, by English Ship Maremaid, Capt. Warwick Calmadge.
Ship New Harliquin, 1762
Scope and Contents Note
Account of Joseph Forman.
Ship New York Packet. Oversize, 1810
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Ship New York Packet's Passport. Certificate that Ship New York Packet (of New York), Timothy Clifton, master, has no guns and may pass, owned by citizens of the United States. Contains Presidential signature. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 24 January 1925.)
S.S. Normandie, 1942
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Transcript in the Matter of Five-Alarm Fire in the S.S. Normandie at Pier 88, North River, Manhattan, February 9, 1942 at 2:49 p.m. Before Thomas P. Brophy, Chief Fire Marshall -- Witness Testimony.
Ship Ocean. Oversize, 1809
Scope and Contents
Ship Ocean's Passport. Certificate that Ship Ocean (of New York), Samuel Eaken, master, has no guns and may pass, owned by citizens of the United States. Contains Presidential signature. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 19 December 1923.)
Sloop Olive, 1760
Scope and Contents
Insurance Policy for Sloop Olive, Master Edgerton on voyage from Surinham (Suriname) to New York or New London.
Schooner Orders in Council, 1812
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Journal of the Order in Council (A Letter of Marque, Privateer), John Howard, Master; Crew List.
Steamboat Oregon, 1845
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Correspondence of John H. Cornish to wife, Martha (c/o Col. Joseph E. Jenkins), describing traveling on the boat on the Hudson River.
Bark Osprey, 1863
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Outfitting book of Bark Osprey, Reuben W. Crop, master. (Gift of Katherine R. Rogers, 28 June 1955.)
Ship Pacific, 1812
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Passengers' Thank you note to Captain Stanton on their voyage from Liverpool to New York; Passenger List.
Sloop Patience, 1768
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Sundries Receipt for Sloop Patience, William Ward, Master.
Steamship Philadelphia, 1855
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Marine Protest, Case of the Steamship Philadelphia, Master Findlay Schenck, on a voyage from New Orleans to New York.
Steamboat Pittston, 1861
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Inspector's Certificate of Steamboat Pittston, William Murry, Master. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 11 February 1925.)
Frigate Raby, 1705
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Notice of Frigate Raby's voyage to Lisbon and her Majesty's Plantations and return when not detained by embargoes. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 16 October 1923.)
Brig. Ranger. Oversize, 1831
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[Ottoman Turkish] Clearance of Brig Ranger and Captain Eldridge at Constantinople (in Arabic?).
Schooner Regulator, 1799, 1807
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Alien Passenger List on Board Schooner Regulator, Master James Allen, arrived at port of New York from Jamaica (1799). Account of Master Richard Adams of Schooner Regulator (1807).
Brig. Reuben & Eliza. Oversize, 1822
Scope and Contents
Brig Reuben & Eliza's Passport. Certificate that Brig Reuben & Eliza (of New York), Charles Harris, master, has no guns and may pass, owned by citizens of the United States. Contains Presidential signature. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 22 November 1924.)
Boat Revenue, 1850
Scope and Contents
Receipt of articles shipped on board Boat Revenue of the Fultonville and NY Canal Line.
Sloop Richard Alfred, 1805
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Particulars of the Capture of Sloop Richard Alfred by Privateer Schooner under French Colors sailing from New Providence bound for New York. (Gift from John Neafie, 29 March 1922.)
Sloop Rising Sun, 1797
Scope and Contents
Bill of Lading; Thomas Davenport, Master of Sloop Rising Sun.
Convoy of the Roman Emperor, undated
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Signals and Signal flags to be observed by the convoy of the Roman Emperor. (Gift of Graham Brush, care of City Bank & Farmers Trust Co., 21 March 1939.)
Steamer Rosedale, 1919, 1943
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Correspondence regarding the Matter of Satisfactory Reimbursement for Governmental Takeover of Steamer Rosedale. Correspondents include Acting Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt, William J. Fredericks, John R. Westwood, George P. Darrow, and Josephus Daniels. Contains Presidential signature.
Sloop Royal Charlotte, 1779
Scope and Contents
Robert White, Master of Royal Charlotte, or in case of death, Daniel Stuvant, or in case of death, Alexander Craig; Royal License proving ownership in light of French hostilities. (Purchase? 23 March 1950.)
U.S. Revenue Cutter Rush, 1838
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Weekly Reports of U.S. Revenue Cutter Rush for September 1838. (Gift from Robert Fridenburg, 1 July 1933.)
U.S.S. St. Paul, 1898
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Morning Reports of prisoners in the brig on the U.S.S. St. Paul, May-August 1898 (Gift of Chas. A. Butler, 11 November 1898.)
Brig. Sally, 1792
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[Photostat] Report of Manifest of the Cargo of the Brig Sally (of Philadelphia), Michael Alcon, Master, from the Port of St. Eustatius.
Sloop Sally, 1796
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Report of Manifest of the Cargo of Sloop Sally (of Baltimore), George Travis, Master, from Port of Tappahannock to Port of New York. (Purchased from Charles F. Heartman, 19 May 1931.)
Steamer Sarah Sands, 1850
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Joseph Wrigley's Book of voyage on Steamer Sarah Sands from Rio to San Francisco. (Gift of Thomas W. Streeter, October 1963?)
Schuyler's Steam Tow Boat Line, 1847-1881
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Corporate Documents relating to the Schuyler's Steam Tow Boat Line (Samuel Schuyler), including stock certificates, stock sales, and articles of association. Bills of sales of ships. Also certificate of incorporation and other documents related to the Express Propeller Line. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 29 September 1911.)
Schooner Shepherdess. Oversize, 1811
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Crew List (Role D'Equipage) for Schooner Shepherdess, Daniel Hull Master. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 16 October 1923.)
Ship Sincerity, 1810
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Bill of Lading for Ship Sincerity, Master John Tatem, from Port of Christianstade bound for Philadelphia.
U.S.S. Somers, 1842, 1846
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Correspondence of John F. Steele to Father regarding loss of U.S. Brig Somers and 39 men off the Coast of Vera Cruz, 1846. (From the Naval History Society collection.) Correspondence of Findlay Schenck to sister, Elizabeth, regarding foiled mutiny upon U.S.S. Somers, 1842. (Gift from the Historical and Philosophical Society of Ohio, 30 November 1962.)
Brig. Somerset, 1794
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Insurance Policy covering vessel and cargo of Brig Somerset, Henry Rogers, Master on voyage to Kingston, Jamaica and return. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 24 April 1909.)
Brig. Speedwell, 1784
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Invoice of Sundries Shipped on board Brig Speedwell, Captain Welch, Bound from New York to Barbados. (Purchase?)
Schooner Star, 1851
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Bill of Lading for Schooner Star bound from Philadelphia to Providence. (Gift of Thomas Ollive Mabbott, 8 May 1942.)
Brig. Susanna, 1788
Scope and Contents
Insurance Policy covering vessel and cargo of Brig Susanna, Hugh Stocker, Master, for 12 month period. (Purchase, 20 September 1923.)
Ship Teaplant, 1812
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Entry of Teas Imported by Edmund Fanning in the Ship Teaplant, Peter Murphy Master, from Canton.
Brig. Thule, 1825-1826
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Survey of Damage by Dock Wardens of Brig Thule, Captain Sullivan, from Carnarven, Wales. (Gift? of Roger Butterfield, July 1979.)
Ship Titanic, 1912
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Correspondence of Walford Brothers, London to R. Lyman, Esq. regarding shipped items that may have gone down with the Titanic. (Gift from Susan E. Lyman, in memory of her father Robert Hunt Lyman, 9 September 1941.)
Port of Troy, New York, 1869
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Surveyor Certificate of Canal and River Boat Wrecker No. 2. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman?, 5 December 1923.)
Steamer Virginia, 1851
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Bill of Lading of Steamer Virginia, Master Seal, bound from Philadelphia to Richmond. (Gift from Thomas Ollive Mabbott, 24 June 1938.)
U.S. Revenue Cutter Washington, 1839
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Weekly Reports of U.S. Revenue Cutter Washington for November and December 1839. (Gift from Robert Fridenburg, 1 July 1933.)
Ship Washington, 1799
Scope and Contents
Bill of Lading of Ship Washington, James J. Coffin, Master, bound from New York to Liverpool. Receipt of payment United States Revenue Boat; Collector of Customs for the District of Salem (1847).
Schooner The William. Oversize, 1809
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Presidential permission (James Madison) for Schooner The William and Master John Valentine bound from New York to St. Bartholomew to depart. Multi-lingual form. Contains Presidential signature. (Gift from George A. Zabriskie, 4 March 1947.)
Brig. Windmill, 1762
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Correspondence of Gerard Beekman to Mr. Christopher Champlin (Merchant of Rhode Island) regarding Insurance for voyage of Brig Windmill, George Crosswell, Master, bound from Rhode Island to The Cape.
Various Ships ("Hudson River Ships"), 1837-1882
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Bills of Lading for ships lying in the port of Eddyville, Rondout, N.Y. and bound for various cities, bearing cement from the Newark and Rosendale Lime & Cement Co.: Barge Tupper, Barge Samuel Cox, Barge Mary, Sloop Liberator, Sloop Ransom, Sloop Ambassador, Sloop Mammouth, Sloop Index, Sloop Lafayette, Sloop Y.W. Jacobs, Sloop Franklin, Sloop Shepherdess, Boat 363, Boat New Jersey of Eddyville, Boat Hellen, Boat L.A. Sikis, Boat Amos Stacey, Schooner Celeste, Schooner E.M. Bransconi, and Schooner Lauretta. (Gift from Samuel V. Hoffman, 5 December 1923.)
Various Ships (Import Certifications), 1820, 1822, 1825, 1827-1828
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Includes import certifications from the Port of New-York for the ships Superb (Ayman, Master, from Bermuda with Jamaica rum), China (Dowdall, Master, from Canton with Hyson tea), Ajax (Dowdall, Master, from Canton with Bohea tea), Maria (Evans, Master, from Canton with tea), Mary Lord (Ansley, Master, from Canton with Bohea tea), Superior (Dowdall, Master, from Canton with gunpowder tea). (Many stamped as from the Harrold E. Gillingham Collection, 14 January 1937).
Various Ships: Brig. Industry, 1804
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Bills of Lading, Peter William Marrennes
Various Ships: Sloop Philander, Sloop Appollo, Sloop Nancy, Sloop Ontario, Sloop Armenian, New Sloop, 1809-1815
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Sundries delivered to Burnell Brown
Various Ships: Sloop Sublyme, Sloop Invincible, Sloop Undaunted, Sloop Ontario, Sloop Ann Mariah, 1811-1816
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Proof of ownership
Various Ships: Schooner Eliza, 1813
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Invoices: James Colson (New Haven), William S. Hotchkiss (New Haven), John McNeil (New Canaan)
Various Ships: Schooner Weasel, 1815
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Receipt for payment for services, Jas. Richardson
Various Ships: Sloop Experiment, 1815
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Promissary Note, John Casenave
Various Ships: Sloop Augusta, 1815
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Invoice, Mr. John Farrell Thompson
Various Ships: Sloop Ducator, 1815
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Invoice, Burnell Brown
Various Ships: Brig. Maria Francisca, 1816
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Bill of Lading, Charles Dickinson. Invoice, W. Thompson.
Various Ships: Sloop Speculation, 1816-1818
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Invoice, Tucker & Carter
Various Ships: Schooner Echo of Savannah, 1818
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Wharfage Bill
Various Ships: Brig. Stoughton, 1818
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Portage Bill, Voyage to/from Guadalupe. Invoice, William Reese. Bills of Lading: N. Monteverde, Samuel G. Ogden. J.P. Durand (in French)
Various Ships: Sloop Neptune, 1824
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Testimony in the case of Sloop Neptune, which sank on 24 November 1824.
Various Ships: Sloop Victory, 1840-1861
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Invoices: William Thorp, Hiram Hanmore, H. Hughs, E. Goodwin (Sail Maker), Charles Harriman (Ship Chandler), John R. Cochran, Hamilton Biggam (Ship Chandler), Benjamin Bennett (Sail Maker), blacksmith. Wharfage bills, towing bill.
Various Ships: Ship Saracen, 1845-1848
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Correspondence and Account Statement, Reid & Murray (Glasgow), Captain N.T. Hawkins
Various Ships: Steamboat Chelsea, 1853
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Weekly Amount of Ferriage for week ending 2 July 1853.
Various Ships: Steamer Mazeppa, 1856
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Invoice, J.M. Holt
Various Ships: Steamer Estrella, 1862
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Letter of instruction from Messrs. Sean & Sintz to Capt. J.T. Morrill.
Various Ships: Harriet L. Young Charter, 1866
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Bill of Lading for cement
Various Ships: Canal Boat R.P. Boardwell, 1868
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Statement of Trip
Various Ships: No Ship, 1848
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City of New York Certificate appointing Joseph Hasbrouk to Inspector of Customs
Various Ships: No Ship, 1864
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Bill of Lading, United States Express Company, John K. Perry
Various Ships: No Ship, 1881
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Bill of Lading, Ulster & Delaware Railroad Co.
Various Ships: No Ship, 1887
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Bill of Lading, Stony Clove and Catskill Mountain Railroad Co.