Archive for May, 2012
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Chest with picture of The Wild Duck
Hi, I aquired a chest at an auction about a year. It has a very nice picture of the Wild Duck painted on the inside of the trunk. Where could I find someone who knows any history on this chest. Thanks, Andy BBy: Andy Editor’s Comment: Because she was built by George Raynes and loaded [...]
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Barque Gloucester
I have records of my forebears Robert Marr and his family leaving Sydney Australia for California on board the barque Gloucester in December 1849, but can find no record of the ship berthing in San Francisco. I would appreciate any information that may come my way .. Beth Johnson (Australia)By: Beth Johnson Hello. I may [...]
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Grandfather was a Chinese Interpreter
My grandfather was a Chinese interpreter in the 1800s. He lived in San Francisco. I am wondering if anyone knows how I can find out more about that? Thanks!By: Mary Consider contacting the Chinese Historical Society in San Francisco. Contact information is on this page: Research Sites and a few news articles about Chinese interpreter’s [...]
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Ships in S.F. Harbour: 1906 Quake
I know this is a little out of your timeline, but I thought I would ask in case you could refer me to more information. I am following up on a family legend: My Danish grand-uncle Kris Pedersen, was in port at the time of the 1906 quake and his ship was sunk in San [...]
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Obed F. Fosdick Death
My 3x great grandfather, Obed F. Fosdick (from Nantucket Island in Massachusetts) arrived in California in 1849 during the gold rush on the “Henry Astor”. He was 1st mate on this ship. I don’t have any information about him following this voyage and until his death in early 1852 (prior to April 1). He reportedly [...]
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Extreme Clipper: Flying Dutchman
I see references to Webb’s extreme clipper, the Flying Dutchman. I’ve been looking for the passenger list for years because I have known that my family was on it, but, while I see it mentioned it isn’t isolated as one of the clippers arriving in San Francisco like its sister ships in the Deep Sea [...]
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Sailing into S.F. from NYC c. 1875
I am working on a young adult novel set in San Francisco in 1875; it begins with my main character, a 15 year old girl, who has lost her mother on the journey from New York to San Francisco, arriving in San Francisco after 125 days at sea. I am looking for a diary or [...]
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Ship Cromwell, Master Parker
I’m looking for any information on Ship “Cromwell”, Master “Parker”. Specifically, I had relatives on that ship that sailed from Liverpool (date unknown) to New Orleans (arrived 10.7.1850). I have a passenger list but was hoping to learn more about the ship, the route, departure date, length of travel, etc. Thanks! HeatherBy: Heather Hall Editor’s [...]
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Transport Antelope
My fifth great grandfather died May 31, 1847 on board the transport Antelope. I am trying to find records on that ship, where it may have been on the above date and ultimately, hopefully, some information on Stephen Marshall who is listed as having died on board the ship. Any information on the ship would [...]
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Monterey Trading History
Hi I am a high school student doing an in depth project on the history of maritime trade in the Monterey Bay throughout the 19th century. I was wondering if you had any information or could direct me to somewhere I can research about which countries most often traded in Monterey, and what products they [...]