Catalogue description Papers of Captain George J Marsay

This record is held by Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society

Details of 0084
Reference: 0084
Title: Papers of Captain George J Marsay
Description:

This collection comprises

 

Shipping Papers relating to Captain Marsay's function as a master of vessels for Robert Harrowing and Company including Captain Marsay's correspondence while master of the SS Barnby 1906-1910; master's books 1903-1915; cash book recording advances on wages paid to crew 1903-1908; seamen's accounts of wages and deductions 1910 and 1913-1915; master's sight books containing navigational calculations 1903-1915; blank weather report forms and pre-paid envelopes issued by the US Weather Bureau to ships' masters in order to report weather experienced c1900.

 

Family Papers including in memoriam card for Mary McNiel 1902; in memoriam card for George William Page 1904; school report for J Marsay 1910; receipt from Brother George J Marsay, being a half-year's subscription to the Lion Lodge, Whitby 1910.
Date: 1902-1915
Held by: Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Creator:

Marsay, George J, fl 1902-1915, Master of SS Barnby
Subjects:
  • Robert Harrowing and Company, tradesmen
  • Whitby, North Riding of Yorkshire
  • Sea transport
Administrative / biographical background:

George J Marsay was a captain for Robert Harrowing and Company, many of the documents here relate to his command of their vessel the SS Barnby.
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