Thrasher (barkentine) logbook, 1919

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Summary

Abstract:
The Thrasher (barkentine) logbook (HDC 190, SAFR 16473) was kept by Andrew B. Townsend for a 1919 voyage of the barkentine THRASHER on a voyage between San Francisco and New Plymouth, New Zealand carrying lumber and gasoline. The Captain for the voyages was H.C. Townsend. Entries mention a flu epidemic and crew desertions at New Plymouth. There is also an obituary for A.G. Townsend. This logbooks is available for use without restrictions.
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], HDC0190 (SAFR 16473), Thrasher (barkentine) logbook, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The Thrasher (barkentine) logbook (HDC 190, SAFR 16473) was kept by Andrew B. Townsend for a 1919 voyage of the barkentine THRASHER on a voyage between San Francisco and New Plymouth, New Zealand carrying lumber and gasoline. The Captain for the voyages was H.C. Townsend. Entries mention a flu epidemic and crew desertions at New Plymouth. There is also an obituary for A.G. Townsend. This logbooks is available for use without restrictions.

Biographical / historical:

This finding aid does not have an agency history, biography, or historical note.

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 single item.

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 .

Access and use

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Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0190 (SAFR 16473), Thrasher (barkentine) logbook, 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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