A guide to the Captain Andrew Olsen papers, 1889
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A Guide to the Captain Andrew Olsen papers
HDC0040
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service2012, National Park Service
Title: Captain Andrew Olsen papers
Date: 1889
Identifier/Call Number: HDC0040 (SAFR 17610)
Physical Description:
6 items
Repository:
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: The Captain Andrew Olsen papers (SAFR 17610, HDC 40) is comprised of a (parchment-like) United States Citizen Certificate
issued to Andrew Olsen on September 6, 1889. Copies of the document and copies of immigration department cards are included.
The certificate was discovered in Olsen's pocket when his body was found in the Alameda Estuary in 1917. He had been reported
missing from the E.B. JACKSON (schooner). This collection is open for use without restrictions.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s):
In English.
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Number], HDC0040 (SAFR 17610), Captain Andrew Olsen papers, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
SAFR-00001
GOGA-00735
Historical or Biographical Note
The collection contains papers, correspondence, insurance documents and other material concerning Captain Andrew Olsen and
the various compensation affairs of his widow Augusta, after his death. Captain Olsen was a native of Sweden and a naturalized
US citizen. At the time of his death, he was master of the wooden schooner E.B. JACKSON, working for the shipping agents Hind,
Rolph & Co. of San Francisco. The E.B. JACKSON was built in 1901 in Aberdeen, Washington. Gross tonnage was 682 tons, the
ship measured 182' x 38' x 14', and was designed for a crew of 9. The ship was owned by Wilson & Sons of San Francisco.
In 1916, the E.B. JACKSON made a voyage from San Francisco to Bombay and subsequently to Melbourne. Leaving Melbourne in ballast
on December 6, 1916 for Apia, Tahiti, the ship encountered a two day gale and continuing adverse conditions until it grounded
on a reef outside Apia on February 7, 1917. The ship was considered a total loss, and was sold for salvage value of 145 GBP.
The crew members were apparently safe and were to return to San Francisco on February 26. However, Captain Olsen was reported
missing on February 11th. His body was recovered on February 17th, and it was ruled that he committed suicide by drowning.
His widow received various insurance payments including a 1/30th share of the E.B. JACKSON's insured value, a share of salvage
value, and various other small amounts as detailed in the materials.
The Captain Andrew Olsen papers (SAFR 17610, HDC 40) is comprised of a (parchment-like) United States Citizen Certificate
issued to Andrew Olsen on September 6, 1889. Copies of the document and copies of immigration department cards are included.
The certificate was discovered in Olsen's pocket when his body was found in the Alameda Estuary in 1917. He had been reported
missing from the E.B. JACKSON (schooner). This collection is open for use without restrictions.
One original document and five xerox copies in folder without arrangement.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Certificates
E.B. Jackson (schooner)
San Francisco (Calif.)