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Insurance Protest of the Whale Ship Malta of New Bedford

 Collection — Box: Nicholson Multi Collection Box 1
Identifier: 003-02-35

Dates

  • November 25, 1857

Biographical / Historical

The bark Malta was damaged during a storm on August 245, 1867, during its sixth and final voyage. When the vessel arrived in Faial Island in the Azores an insurance claim was filed and the Malta was inspected and found to be beyond repair. The current document itemizes proceeds from salvage.

Extent

1 folders : Four leaf manuscript on ruled paper, sewn into yellow paper wrapper and folded.

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased.

Title
Insurance Protest of the Whale Ship Malta of New Bedford
Author
Jordan Goffin
Date
July 2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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