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Merrimack (Ship). Merrimack (Ship) naval cruising journal, 1799.

Title: Merrimack (Ship) naval cruising journal, 1799.

The logbook of the ship Merrimack is actually a naval cruising journal of a ship in the United States Navy on a privateering cruise in the West Indies, Jan.-Dec. 1799. The shipmaster was Moses Brown; the logbook keeper was midshipman Joseph Brown. The logbook includes accounts of the capture at sea of vessels, and at least one death on board. During its voyage, the Merrimack spoke numerous vessels including the ships Alexander and Ariadne (both out of Boston), Lavina (out of Philadelphia), and Pomona (out of NY); the schooners Diligence, Lark George, Neutrality (out of New Haven), Polly (out of N.C.), Retaliation, and Tickler; the brigs Eagle, Harriot (out of Charleston), Nancy (out of Baltimore), and Pickering; the sloops Herald and Lois (both out of New London), and Rising Sun (out of Norwich); the vessels (of unknown rigging) Commodore Barry, Constitution, and Victory (out of Norfolk); and the U.S. ships Delaware, Ganges, Montezuma, the U.S. brig Norfolk, and the U.S. vessel (of unknown rigging) Washington.

ArchivalResource: 1 v.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52934009 View

Black Hawk (Brig). Ships' papers of merchant vessels out of Maine, 1793-1832.

Title: Ships' papers of merchant vessels out of Maine, 1793-1832.

Includes manifests and cargoes of the brigs Lewis, Dingo, Cuba, and Black Hawk, schooners Good Hope and Katadhin; and bills of lading for the brig Harriot, bark Ranger, and ship Traveller.

ArchivalResource: 35 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/191907917 View

Crowninshield Family. Crowninshield Family Papers, 1697-1909.

Title: Crowninshield Family Papers, 1697-1909.

This collection of correspondence, business papers, family history, and photographs illustrate the business and personal activities of the Crowninshield Family.

ArchivalResource: 9 boxes (4.25 linear feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/644553761 View

Morris, James Rainstorpe, 1750-1809. Journals and observations on Sable Island, Nova Scotia, 1801-1804.

Title: Journals and observations on Sable Island, Nova Scotia, 1801-1804.

Journals and observations on Sable Island, Nova Scotia by James R. Morris, superintendent of the island from 1801-1809. Morris was sent on behalf of the House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia to establish a permanent settlement and life-saving station there, a place known for many shipwrecks. Morris's volume of remarks and observations written upon his arrival describe the livestock, topography, and other physical aspects of the land, as well as the flag-staff and cannon and plans for a lighthouse. The journals, 6 Oct. 1801 -28 May 1802 and 1 Aug. 1802 - 1 Jun. 1804, note the establishment of a settlement on the island; sightings and daily activities; survival; shipwrecks, including those of the Hannah and Eliza, captained by William Burrowes, the brig Harriot, and the schooner Martha. (Cont.) Also, comments on rescue efforts and the repair and building of ships. In addition, extracts from the Journal and Proceedings of the House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, with copies of letters of Lieutenant-Governor John Wentworth, one being instructions to Morris prior to his taking command of the island (1801).

ArchivalResource: 5 v. in a narrow box.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19638210 View

Andrew and Joseph Perkins. Records, 1783-1825 (inclusive).

Title: Records, 1783-1825 (inclusive).

Records of a general store in Norwich, Conn. In this collection of ledgers and daybooks, the records show not only the regular general store business but also considerable trading with the West Indies. One daybook (1797-1798) contains accounts of Carew and Perkins, also of Norwich.

ArchivalResource: 2 linear ft. (19 v.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269590538 View

Customs and port documents of Maine fishing vessels, 1791-1804.

Title: Customs and port documents of Maine fishing vessels, 1791-1804.

Customs and ports documents and statements of fishing voyages for Maine vessels including the schooners Two Friends, Rosebud, Hannah, Polly, Atlas, Laura, Betsey, and Adventure, brigs Harriot and William, and sloop Dolphin.

ArchivalResource: 14 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/206484971 View