A guide to the Robert H. Bruce discharge certificates, 1895,1899, 1903, 1906
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A Guide to the Robert H. Bruce discharge certificates
HDC0445
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service2015, National Park Service
Title: Robert H. Bruce discharge certificates
Date: 1895,1899, 1903, 1906
Identifier/Call Number: HDC0445 (SAFR 246)
Creator:
Unknown
Physical Description:
7 items.
Repository:
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: Robert H. Bruce discharge certificates (SAFR 246, HDC 445) were issued for the years 1895, 1899, 1903, 1906. There are seven
certificates in total. 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], HDC0445 (SAFR 246), Robert H. Bruce discharge certificates, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
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In 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park acquired this collection from Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Historical or Biographical Note
A biography or history has not been prepared for this collection.
Robert H. Bruce discharge certificates (SAFR 246, HDC 445) were issued for the years 1895, 1899, 1903, 1906. There are seven
certificates in total. This collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.
The first certificate of discharge is dated 1895 and notes that the voyage began in December of 1894 and ended in 1895 in
Rio de Janeiro. Bruce served in the capacity of First Mate aboard the JEANIE WARDADE.
The second certificate is dated 1985 and the voyage began in Rio de Janeiro where he served as Mate aboard the steamer CREOLE.
The third certificate of discharge is dated 1895 and notes the voyage began in Buenos Aires and ended in Hamburg. Bruce served
as Mate aboard the H.W. LARREN.
The fourth certificate is dated 1899. Bruce served as Mate aboard the schooner BIANCA.
The fifth certificate of discharge is dated 1903 in Baltimore. Bruce served in the capacity of Mate aboard the BOYSTON which
was registered at the port of Boston, MA.
The sixth certificate is dated 1906 in New York. Bruce served as Mate aboard the schooner CALUMET which was registered at
the port of Boston, MA.
The seventh certificate of discharge is dated 1906 in Baltimore. Bruce served in the capacity of first mate aboard the barkentine
GOOD NEWS during this voyage.
The certificates are arranged in chronological order.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Schooners
Steamboats
Baltimore (Md.)
New York (N.Y.)
Certificates
seamen