Description
The Burgess Cogill photograph collection, circa 1901-1927, (SAFR 24823, P77-035) is comprised of family photographs of Captain
Albert Sorensen. The collection has been processed to the Item level and is open for use.
Background
Captain Albert Henry Sorensen (1869-1938) was born Anton Holmgaard Sorensen in Denmark. He served as master aboard REAPER
(built 1876; ship, 3m), SNOW & BURGESS (built 1878; schooner, 5m), HESPERIAN (built 1918; barkentine, 4m), ROLPH (built 1919;
barkentine, 4m), ROSE MAHONY (built 1918; schooner, 5m), and others. His wife, Marie, and daughters, Burgess (born aboard
SNOW & BURGESS on September 5, 1902) and Dagmar, sometimes joined him on voyages.