Elmhurst (ship) journal, 1893-1894

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Summary

Title:
Elmhurst (ship) journal
Dates:
1893-1894
Abstract:
The ELMHURST (ship) journal (SAFR 14263, HDC 53) consists of a 34 page, unbound sea journal from the trip of the British ship ELMHURST that left San Francisco on September 1, 1893 and arrived in Queenstown, Ireland on January 13, 1894. Places visited or seen along the way include the Galapagos Islands, Pitcairn Island, Trinidad Island, and Sargasso Sea. One short entry per day records interesting accounts of the voyage with much detail in addition to giving general information regarding winds, weather, etc. There are also several clear illustrations to assist descriptions. This collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without restriction.
Extent:
1 item
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0053 (SAFR 14263), Elmhurst (ship) journal, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The ELMHURST (ship) journal (SAFR 14263, HDC 53) consists of a 34 page, unbound sea journal from the trip of the British ship ELMHURST that left San Francisco on September 1, 1893 and arrived in Queenstown, Ireland on January 13, 1894. Places visited or seen along the way include the Galapagos Islands, Pitcairn Island, Trinidad Island, and Sargasso Sea. One short entry per day records interesting accounts of the voyage with much detail in addition to giving general information regarding winds, weather, etc. There are also several clear illustrations to assist descriptions. 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:

The descriptions in this collection guide were compiled using the best available sources of information. Such sources include the creator's annotations or descriptions, collection accession files, primary and secondary source material and subject matter experts. While every effort was made to provide accurate information, in the event that you find any errors in this guide please contact the reference staff in order for us to evaulate and make corrections to this guide.

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Arrangement:

This is a collection of one item.

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Logbooks
Names:
Elmhurst (ship)
Places:
San Francisco (Calif.)

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey).
Date Prepared:
2013
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from ICMS database and converted into xml from a template revised and updated by San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department. 4/22/2013 .

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], HDC0053 (SAFR 14263), Elmhurst (ship) journal, 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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