A guide to the Pacific Far East Line, Inc. records, 1967-1976
Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey), March 2015 (OAC).
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
2015
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A Guide to the Pacific Far East Line, Inc. records
HDC0462
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service2015, National Park Service
Title: Pacific Far East Line, Inc. records
Date: 1967-1976
Identifier/Call Number: HDC0462 (SAFR 18803)
Creator:
Unknown
Physical Description:
.8 linear ft.
Repository:
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
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.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s):
In English.
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[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
SAFR-00001
In 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park acquired this collection from Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Historical or Biographical Note
A history has not been prepared for this collection.
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.
This collection is contained in two boxes.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Correspondence
Shipbuilding
Pacific Far East Line, inc.
San Francisco (Calif.)
Specifications