African American whalers
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Ship's Papers of Emma Jane (Schooner) of Edgartown
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 003-02-08
Scope and Contents
The collection includes records of all five of the voyages of the Emma Jane while Osborn was agent of the ship. These materials include shipping papers, correspondence, crew lists, bills & receipts and crew accounts. In particular, there are bills and receipts related to the condition of the vessel and repairs related to hurricane damage as well as the condemnation and sale after the final voyage.
Dates:
1867 - 1890
Ship's Papers of Eunice H. Adams (Brig) of Edgartown
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 003-02-02
Scope and Contents
The records in this collection represent four voyages of the brig Eunice H. Adams while under the management of Samuel Osborn, Jr. of Edgartown, Massachusetts. The records include articles of agreement, correspondence, crew lists, bills & receipts and crew accounts.
Several voyages include records of activities of particular note. The voyage of 1884-1885 includes records related to ship repair due to leaks, regular shipping business and bills related to medical treatment for...
Dates:
1883-1895