A guide to the John North Shipbuilding Company ledger, 1852-1866

Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey), April 2015 (OAC).
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2015

A Guide to the John North Shipbuilding Company ledger

HDC0493

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service
2015, National Park Service

Title: John North Shipbuilding Company ledger
Date: 1852-1866
Identifier/Call Number: HDC0493 (SAFR 285)
Creator: Unknown
Physical Description: 1 item.
Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: John North Shipbuilding Company ledger (SAFR 285, HDC 493) is a bound ledger with a list of vessels constructed by John North of San Francisco between 1852 and 1866. It also contains a detailed inventory of materials and labor costs in building the schooner SUSAN & KATE DENIN. Other vessels mentioned include ADMIRAL KASAKEWITCH (steamship), CONTRA COSTA(steamship), and JAMES BLAIR (steamship)The 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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Preferred Citation

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0493 (SAFR 285), John North Shipbuilding Company ledger, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Acquisition Information

SAFR-00001
In 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park acquired this collection from Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Historical or Biographical Note

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Collection Scope and Content

John North Shipbuilding Company ledger (SAFR 285, HDC 493) is a bound ledger with a list of vessels constructed by John North of San Francisco between 1852 and 1866. It also contains a detailed inventory of materials and labor costs in building the schooner SUSAN & KATE DENIN. Other vessels mentioned include ADMIRAL KASAKEWITCH (steamship), CONTRA COSTA(steamship), and JAMES BLAIR (steamship)The collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.

Collection Arrangement

This is a collection of a single item.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Shipbuilding
lists of vessels
San Francisco (Calif.)