Lilburn (Jack) diary of events following the wreck of the Strathcona on Minerva Reef, 19151915

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Summary

Title:
Jack Lilburn diary of events following the wreck of the Strathcona on Minerva Reef
Dates:
19151915
Creators:
Unknown
Abstract:
Jack Lilburn diary of events following the wreck of the Strathcona on Minerva Reef (SAFR 14036, HDC 120) is dated Thursday, June 10 to Sunday July 8. The STRATHCONA (built 1914; schooner) was on its maiden voyage from Auckland to Suva. It details the shipwreck of the schooner STRATHCONA on Minerva reef. He mentions the survival of the crew in the lagoon and ashore, how they passed their time fishing, smoking and playing cards, and their rescue by the IRIS 35 days after the wreck. There is also a complete photocopy of the diary. This collection is available for research use without restriction.
Extent:
2 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0120 (SAFR 14036), Jack Lilburn diary of events following the wreck of the Strathcona on Minerva Reef, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

Jack Lilburn diary of events following the wreck of the Strathcona on Minerva Reef (SAFR 14036, HDC 120) is dated Thursday, June 10 to Sunday July 8. The STRATHCONA (built 1914; schooner) was on its maiden voyage from Auckland to Suva. It details the shipwreck of the schooner STRATHCONA on Minerva reef. He mentions the survival of the crew in the lagoon and ashore, how they passed their time fishing, smoking and playing cards, and their rescue by the IRIS 35 days after the wreck. There is also a complete photocopy of the diary. This collection is available for research use without restriction.

Biographical / historical:

Jack Lilburn the author of the diary, was bosun and carpenter on board the STRATHCONA when it was wrecked on South Minerva Reef. A resident of New Zealand, he lived in Ponsonby at the time.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

This collection was transferred from Golden Gate National Recreation Area to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Processing information:

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Arrangement:

This is a collection of a diary and a photocopy of the diary.

Physical location:
San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Physical description:
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Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard .

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey), 2013.
Date Prepared:
2013
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from ICMS database and converted into xml from a template revised and updated by San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department. 10/23/2013 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0120 (SAFR 14036), Jack Lilburn diary of events following the wreck of the Strathcona on Minerva Reef, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Location of this collection:
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123, US
Contact:
415-561-7030
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