A guide to the Logbook for Voyages of Captain John A. May, 1852-1871

Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey), 2013.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
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2013

A Guide to the Logbook for Voyages of Captain John A. May

HDC0224

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service
2013, National Park Service

Title: Logbook for Voyages of Captain John A. May
Date: 1852-1871
Identifier/Call Number: HDC0224 (SAFR 16502)
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: The Logbook for Voyages of Captain John A. May (SAFR 16502, HDC 224) documents a number of voyages on different vessels from 1851 to 1871. On the bark ROLLA James D. Bult kept the log on a voyage between San Francisco and Valparaiso carrying passengers and cargo. Other voyages recorded were on the ship ZENOBIA from San Francisco to Sitka, on the brig OLGA from San Francisco to Alaska, on the ship CESARAVITSCH between San Francisco and Alaska. This item is available 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], HDC0224 (SAFR 16502), Logbook for Voyages of Captain John A. May, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Acquisition Information

SAFR-00001
This collection was transferred from Golden Gate National Recreation Area to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

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Collection Scope and Content

The Logbook for Voyages of Captain John A. May (SAFR 16502, HDC 224) documents a number of voyages on different vessels from 1851 to 1871. On the bark ROLLA James D. Bult kept the log on a voyage between San Francisco and Valparaiso carrying passengers and cargo. Other voyages recorded were on the ship ZENOBIA from San Francisco to Sitka, on the brig OLGA from San Francisco to Alaska, on the ship CESARAVITSCH between San Francisco and Alaska. This item is available for use without restriction.
The first eleven pages have newspaper clippings glued over the log entries. One of these, dated 1853, mentions the threat to the Earth from a comet. An entry dated October 21, 1852 describes violence on board when the cook threw boiling coffee in the mate's face and hot water at the captain. The cook was put in irons. On the vessels arrival in Valparaiso, all hands were discharged and new hands hired.

Collection Arrangement

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