The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots records, 1903-1990.

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The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots records, 1903-1990.

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Documentation of maritime labor and working conditions, and includes constitution and bylaws, meeting minutes, agreements, correspondence, subject files, negotiations, membership information, and non-textual materials such as posters, membership cards and photographs.

44 linear ft.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Maritime Research Center, Maritime Library, Maritime Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 7999005

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Maritime Research Center, Maritime Library, Maritime Archives

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International Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots

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The Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) had its beginnings in the tragic burning of the steamboat Seawanhaka in New York Harbor on June 28, 1880. The 612-ton, 230-foot side paddle wheeler, under the command of Capt. Charles P. Smith, suffered an explosion in the boiler room; an event not uncommon in the early days of steam-powered vessels. As flames spread rapidly through the wooden-hulled boat, Capt. Smith was faced with few options in the narrow Hell Gate channel. He stayed at the helm and ...