Wreck of the S.S. Atlantic : evidence given at the trial, Halifax, April 5-8, 1873
- MS-2-84, SF Box 88, Folder 1
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- April 5-8, 1873
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Wreck of the S.S. Atlantic : evidence given at the trial, Halifax, April 5-8, 1873
Windsor Insurance Company policy for Albert Dewis
Part of Irving Deale collection
Thomas Head Raddall photograph album 1
Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds
The sword of the Mary Celeste mystery
Part of Irving Deale collection
The Mary Celeste : The odyssey of an abandoned ship
Part of Irving Deale collection
Suggested exhibit signs : Bluenose II
Part of Oland and Son fonds
Suggested exhibit signs : Bluenose II
Part of Oland and Son fonds
Part of Irving Deale collection
Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds
Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds
Photograph of Will and Neil Mosher and Thomas Head Raddall at Moose Harbour, Nova Scotia
Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds
Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds
Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds
Photograph of the trawler Fabia trying to get the schooner Esperanto to the surface off Sable Island
Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds
Photograph of the trawler Fabia attempting to salvage the sunken schooner Esperanto at Sable Island
Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds
Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds
Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds
Item is a cartographic journal containing daily entries and twenty-five cartographic diagrams and topographical illustrations showing coastlines, elevations, distances (in leagues), water depths, capes, bays, rivers, inlets, islands and other geographical features.
From the accounts of the first few days, the jump off point must have been somewhere near Mahone Bay or Lunenburg, on the southern coast of Nova Scotia. Few observations are recorded during the first week; the aim seems to have been to reach an initial destination of Grand Manan Island. At this point, beginning on July 25, 1684, detailed observations are made of all islands, rocks, and other geographical objects, along with more specific information concerning water depths (given in braces), types of currents, prevailing winds, distances between landmarks (given in leagues), places of secure anchorage, danger zones, etc. Most of the observed areas are accompanied by topographical illustrations which depict not only the contours of the coastline, but also elevations from sea level.
The expedition proceeded from Grand Manan Island down into Passamaquoddy Bay (this is not named, but the St. Croix River is), then Northeast along the coast of New Brunswick to the entrance to the St. John River. At this point, the expedition encountered at least two British war vessels, equipped with cannons. An envoy from the expedition was sent to the British ships, apparently commanded by John Nelson, the nephew of the first proprietor of New Brunswick; assurances are exchanged, the envoy is returned, and the expedition again proceeds along its way. Much of this portion of the expedition was obscured by a dense and persistent thick fog which made the task of the cartographer at times impossible, as he frequently notes.
From St. John River, the expedition turned back again across the Bay of Fundy, along Long Island, down along the Western coast of Nova Scotia to Cape Sable. This destination is reached by July 31, 1684, and here some days are passed waiting out a violent storm. Another British ship is mentioned, though no contact was made. The coastline from Cape Sable all the way to Margaret's Bay is represented by numerous illustrations. The weather seems to have been more favourable, and much of the area was apparently uncharted.
This portion of the journey includes descriptions and illustrations of Cape Negro, Baye du Port Razor, Riv. des Jardins, Port Rosignol, Sable River, La Have Harbour, Mahone Bay (called here Mirligaich), Margaret's Bay, etc. The expedition continues from Margaret's Bay on to the Northeast, with observations of Cape Sambro, Riv. Chibouetou. Riv. Maganchis, Cape Thiodor, and it ends at St. Mary's River, on September 14, 1684.
Appended to the journal is a twelve page "Inventaire pour servir a l'armament et consommation du nav(igation)," in which a very detailed list of hundreds of items is presented. The two categories that receive the most attention are boat fixtures (e.g., sails, bowsprites, halyards, stays, topsails, masts, anchors, rope, riggings, etc.) and armaments (e.g., cannons, ammunitions, guns, other weapons, etc.). Surgical equipment is briefly mentioned. Extraneous observations are also included from time to time: an abundance of fish off Cape Forcheau; arborage and foliage on shore; disembarkments, during one of which one of the crew apparently attempted to desert.
Marianne (Ship)
Part of Irving Deale collection
Gibraltar report from Dr. J. Patron
Part of Irving Deale collection
Gibraltar letter from Solly Flood
Part of Irving Deale collection
Further research correspondence regarding Mary Celeste
Part of Irving Deale collection
Correspondence related to the Mary Celeste swords
Part of Irving Deale collection
Copy of reply by attorney general to petition of Alexander McBain
Part of Irving Deale collection
Copy of petition of Alexander McBain to lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia
Part of Irving Deale collection
Part of Irving Deale collection
"August, 1926", "Lief Erickson" photographs
Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds
Part of Irving Deale collection
Part of Irving Deale collection
Amazon account of crew changes
Part of Irving Deale collection
Part of Irving Deale collection
Part of Irving Deale collection
A journal of the proceedings on board the sloop 'Dart,' privateer of St. John, New Brunswick
Harris, John