Thomsen (Captain Dan) records and documents concerning Steam Tug Hercules, 1907-1951

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Summary

Title:
Captain Dan Thomsen records and documents concerning Steam Tug Hercules
Dates:
1907-1951
Creators:
Unknown
Abstract:
The Captain Dan Thomsen records and documents concerning Steam Tug Hercules (SAFR 17112, HDC 237) are dated from 1907 to 1951. The items include the original 1908 logbook kept by Captain Thomsen during the HERCULES epic maiden voyage from Camden, New Jersey to San Francisco via the Straits of Magellan. An "Incident at Astoria" was recorded by Captain Thomsen in 1911. Other items are a cash book with entries for HERCULES, navigation instructions, and a 1912-1913 pilot house log for the tugboat DEFIANCE. Most of the original material in this collection is in a fragile condition and has been photocopied. These photocopies are to be used for research purposes in place of the originals. The collection is available for research use as indicated.
Extent:
16 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0237 (SAFR 17112), Captain Dan Thomsen records and documents concerning Steam Tug Hercules, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The Captain Dan Thomsen records and documents concerning Steam Tug Hercules (SAFR 17112, HDC 237) are dated from 1907 to 1951. The items include the original 1908 logbook kept by Captain Thomsen during the HERCULES epic maiden voyage from Camden, New Jersey to San Francisco via the Straits of Magellan. An "Incident at Astoria" was recorded by Captain Thomsen in 1911. Other items are a cash book with entries for HERCULES, navigation instructions, and a 1912-1913 pilot house log for the tugboat DEFIANCE. Most of the original material in this collection is in a fragile condition and has been photocopied. These photocopies are to be used for research purposes in place of the originals. The collection is available for research use as indicated.

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:

The collection is arranged into two containers.

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 .

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Logbooks
Names:
Hercules (built 1907; tugboat)

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. 8/1/2013 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.

Terms of access:

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0237 (SAFR 17112), Captain Dan Thomsen records and documents concerning Steam Tug Hercules, 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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