Tongass (steam schooner) logbooks, 1939-1947

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Summary

Abstract:
Tongass (steam schooner) logbooks (SAFR 14288, HDC 80) consists of 9 logbooks for voyages from Seattle to Northeast Alaska, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Everett, Washington. The entries are in columns and record time by clock, name of headland or place, time on course, compasses, distance by log, tide, wind, barometer, weather and remarks. This collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without restriction.
Extent:
9 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0080 (SAFR 14288), Tongass (steam schooner) logbooks, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

Tongass (steam schooner) logbooks (SAFR 14288, HDC 80) consists of 9 logbooks for voyages from Seattle to Northeast Alaska, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Everett, Washington. The entries are in columns and record time by clock, name of headland or place, time on course, compasses, distance by log, tide, wind, barometer, weather and remarks. This collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without restriction.

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:

Items are arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0080 (SAFR 14288), Tongass (steam schooner) logbooks, 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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