Grotle (Captain John) logbooks and license, 1899-1936

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Summary

Title:
Captain John Grotle logbooks and license
Dates:
1899-1936
Creators:
Unknown
Abstract:
Captain John Grotle logbooks and license (SAFR 17578, HDC 380) contains four original logbooks, nine reproductions of logbooks compiled by Captain Ed Shields and one wartime sailing license. Most of the logbooks are from cod-fishing trips in the Bering Sea. The original logbooks are for the C.A. THAYER (built 1895; schooner, 3m), AZALEA (schooner), JOHN A. (built 1893, schooner, 3m) and FANNY DUTARD (schooner). The vessels named in the copied logbooks are CARRIER DOVE (built 1884; schooner, 2m), NELLIE COLEMAN (built 1883; schooner), MAID OF ORLEANS (built 1882; schooner, 2m), JOHN A. (built 1893; schooner, 3m), FANNY DUTARD (schooner), AZALEA (schooner) and CHARLES R. WILSON (schooner, 3m).Some of the reproduced logbooks contain maps, pictures of the respective vessel and a brief biographical description of the vessel. The collection is available for use without restriction.
Extent:
15 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0380 (SAFR 17578), Captain John Grotle logbooks and license, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

Captain John Grotle logbooks and license (SAFR 17578, HDC 380) contains four original logbooks, nine reproductions of logbooks compiled by Captain Ed Shields and one wartime sailing license. Most of the logbooks are from cod-fishing trips in the Bering Sea. The original logbooks are for the C.A. THAYER (built 1895; schooner, 3m), AZALEA (schooner), JOHN A. (built 1893, schooner, 3m) and FANNY DUTARD (schooner). The vessels named in the copied logbooks are CARRIER DOVE (built 1884; schooner, 2m), NELLIE COLEMAN (built 1883; schooner), MAID OF ORLEANS (built 1882; schooner, 2m), JOHN A. (built 1893; schooner, 3m), FANNY DUTARD (schooner), AZALEA (schooner) and CHARLES R. WILSON (schooner, 3m).Some of the reproduced logbooks contain maps, pictures of the respective vessel and a brief biographical description of the vessel. The collection is available 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:

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Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by form of material and therein, roughly by chronological order.

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 .

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey), February 2015 (OAC).
Date Prepared:
2015
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. 2/6/2015 .

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], HDC0380 (SAFR 17578), Captain John Grotle logbooks and license, 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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