Pacific Far East Line, Inc. records, 1967-1976

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Summary

Title:
Pacific Far East Line, Inc. records
Dates:
1967-1976
Creators:
Unknown
Abstract:
Pacific Far East Line, Inc. records (SAFR 18803, HDC 462) contains correspondence, records and plans relating to the building of C-8 container ships for Pacific Far East Line for the years 1967 to 1976. This collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.
Extent:
.8 linear ft
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0462 (SAFR 18803), Pacific Far East Line, Inc. records, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

Pacific Far East Line, Inc. records (SAFR 18803, HDC 462) contains correspondence, records and plans relating to the building of C-8 container ships for Pacific Far East Line for the years 1967 to 1976. This collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.

These container ships used pilgrim nut-fitted rudders. The correspondence is between Pacific Far East Line and M.J. Gigy & Associates regarding the pilgrim propeller nut needed for the ships being built, and prices. Miscellaneous papers give information on the pilgrim propeller nuts. The collection includes an instruction book for pilgrim propeller nuts by Marine Products & Engineering Co. and a book titled Specifications for Single Screw Lash Cargo Vessels Turbine Propulsion for Pacific Far East Line, Inc.

Biographical / historical:

A history has not been prepared for this collection.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

In 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park acquired this collection from Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Processing information:

The descriptions in this collection guide were compiled using the best available sources of information. Such sources include the creator's annotations or descriptions, collection accession files, primary and secondary source material and subject matter experts. While every effort was made to provide accurate information, in the event that you find any errors in this guide please contact the reference staff in order for us to evaulate and make corrections to this guide.

Please cite the title and collection number in any correspondence with our staff.

Arrangement:

This collection is contained in two boxes.

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), March 2015 (OAC).
Date Prepared:
2015
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. 4/22/2015 .

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], HDC0462 (SAFR 18803), Pacific Far East Line, Inc. records, 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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