A guide to the United States Shipping Commissioner wage book, 1905
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A Guide to the United States Shipping Commissioner wage book
HDC0019
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service2012, National Park Service
Title: United States Shipping Commissioner wage book
Date: 1905
Identifier/Call Number: HDC0019 (SAFR 13564)
Originating agency:
United States Shipping Commissioner
Physical Description:
1 item
Repository:
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: United States Shipping Commissioner wage book (SAFR13564, HDC 19) is dated 1905. It contains information on the pay and allowances
of seamen. The item is available for research use without restrictions.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s):
In English.
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[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item
Number], HDC0019 (SAFR 13564), United States Shipping Commissioner wage book, San Francisco Maritime National Historical
Park
SAFR-00001
This collection was transferred from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area museum collection to the San Francisco Maritime
National Historical Park museum collection.
Historical or Biographical Note
The Shipping Commissioners Act of 1872 established offices to oversee the signing of sailors to ships. The Act required that
seamen on American ships sign their articles in front of an appointed United States Shipping Commissioner, only after having
proved their sobriety and to ensure the sailor wasn't signed by a crimp. Much of the effectiveness of the Act was minimized
because boardinghouse keepers refused to furnish crews for ships in port.
United States Shipping Commissioner wage book (SAFR13564, HDC 19) is dated 1905. It contains information on the pay and allowances
of seamen. The item is available for research use without restrictions.
One item.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Wage book
United States. Shipping Commissioner