A guide to the Star of Italy (built 1877; ship, 3m) certificate, 1886-1887

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2012

A Guide to the Star of Italy (built 1877; ship, 3m) certificate

HDC0086

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service
2012, National Park Service

Title: Star of Italy (built 1877; ship, 3m) certificate
Date: 1886-1887
Identifier/Call Number: HDC0086 (SAFR 14294)
Originating agency: Lloyd's Register of British and Foreign Shipping (Firm)
Physical Description: 1 item.
Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: The Star of Italy (built 1877; ship, 3m) certificate (SAFR 14294, HDC 86) is from Lloyd's Register of British and Foreign Shipping. It is dated January 11, 1887. It certifies that the STAR OF ITALY is from Belfast, bound for Australia, is "in a good and efficient state, and fit to carry dry and perishable cargo...", W.J. Shaw is master, and the ship weighs 1571 tons. The ship was surveyed in London. This collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s): In English.

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Preferred Citation

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0086 (SAFR 14294), Star of Italy (built 1877; ship, 3m) certificate, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Acquisition Information

SAFR-00001
This collection was transferred from Golden Gate National Recreation Area to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Historical or Biographical Note

According to The Marine Digest from March 21, 1942, the STAR OF ITALY, a 1640-ton iron bark, was built as a full-rigged ship at Belfast by Harland & Wolff for Corry in 1877.

Collection Scope and Content

The Star of Italy (built 1877; ship, 3m) certificate (SAFR 14294, HDC 86) is from Lloyd's Register of British and Foreign Shipping. It is dated January 11, 1887. It certifies that the STAR OF ITALY is from Belfast, bound for Australia, is "in a good and efficient state, and fit to carry dry and perishable cargo...", W.J. Shaw is master, and the ship weighs 1571 tons. The ship was surveyed in London. This collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.

Collection Arrangement

This collection consists of a single item.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Star of Italy (built 1877; ship, 3m)
Certificates