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A journal of the proceedings on board the sloop 'Dart,' privateer of St. John, New Brunswick

Item is a journal kept by Captain John Harris (c. 1775-1825) during a voyage on the sloop 'Dart,' commencing May 22, 1813. Harris also used the journal during two 1815 voyages on other vessels. He recorded occurrences on board the boat 'Prince Regent' during a trip from Annapolis towards Halifax in August 1815. He also recorded occurrences on board the schooner 'Laurence' during a trip from Annapolis towards Barbados in 1815.

Harris, John

Charter agreement between Charles T. White and T.S. Drisko

  • MS-4-284, SF Box 49, Folder 7
  • Item
  • 1887
Item is a charter party between T. S. Drisko and Charles T. White. The charter details the terms of a shipment of cargo from Apple River, Nova Scotia to New York, New York. The charter was brokered by James L. Sullivan.

White, Charles T.

William Smith

  • MS-4-182, SF Box 21, Folder 7
  • Item
  • 1871-1872

Smith, William

General arrangement : [drawing of the Bluenose II interior]

File contains two copies of a drawing of the general arrangement of the Bluenose II. The drawing includes a drawing of the lower deck; a drawing of the main deck; a section through aft accommodation looking aft; a section through crews accommodation looking forward; a section through the lounge looking forward; and a section through the hold looking forward. The drawing was produced by R. O'Brien for the Halifax Shipyards Drawing Office. Both copies of the drawing have a stamp of approval from the the Halifax Shipyards Drawing Office.

Drawing of the interior of the Bluenose II

File contains two copies of a drawing of the interior of the Bluenose II by Smith & Rhuland Ltd. The drawing includes a floor plan as well as a cross-section view of the interior, with labels and measurements.

Bluenose II proposed modification to propulsion shafting

Item consists of two copies of a drawing of the propulsion shafting of the Bluenose II. The drawing includes a plan view of the existing shafting and a detail of the proposed modification, showing the installation of a twin disc coupling. The drawing was completed by G. T. Nelson from the Halifax Shipyards Drawing Office on September 23rd, 1965. The drawing is labelled "DRG. No. MX-625." Both copies of the drawing are stamped and dated by Halifax Shipyards. One copy has a stamp of approval from the Canada Department of Transport, which is dated October 4th, 1965.

Existing electrical arrangement of Bluenose IInd 32 volt D.C. & 115 volt A.C.

Item is a technical drawing of the existing electrical arrangement of the Bluenose II. The drawing was prepared on July 19th, 1965 for the Halifax Shipyards as is labelled "Sketch No H.S.L.-BL/EL-2." The sketch is overlaid with proposals for expansions or changes to the arrangement, which are printed in red.

Proposed schematic diagram of electrical distribution 230 V.-115 V. A.C. & 115 V. D.C.

Item consists of two copies of proposed schematic diagram of the electrical distribution of the Bluenose II. The drawing is labelled "Sketch No H.S.L.-BL/EL-18." The drawing was completed on January 29th, 1965 for Halifax Shipyards. One copy of the drawing includes a table of estimated sea loads that is not present on the other copy

Photograph of the accomodation ship Franklin from shore at Anaktalak Bay, near Voisey's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Item consists of a photograph of the Franklin, a Canadian Coast Guard vessel which served research needs in the Voisey's Bay area as an accommodation ship between 1996 and 2000. The ship was launched in 1979, but was declared as surplus in 1996. In 2003, the Franklin was recommissioned as the CCGS Amundsen, an arctic research vessel.

Aerial photograph of the accommodation ship Franklin in Voisey's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Item consists of a photograph of the Franklin, a Canadian Coast Guard vessel which served research needs in the Voisey's Bay area as an accommodation ship between 1996 and 2000. The ship was launched in 1979, but was declared as surplus in 1996. In 2003, the Franklin was recommissioned as the CCGS Amundsen, an arctic research vessel.

Aerial photograph of the accommodation ship Franklin in Voisey's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Item consists of a photograph of the Franklin, a Canadian Coast Guard vessel which served research needs in the Voisey's Bay area as an accommodation ship between 1996 and 2000. The ship was launched in 1979, but was declared as surplus in 1996. In 2003, the Franklin was recommissioned as the CCGS Amundsen, an arctic research vessel.

Aerial photograph of the accommodation ship Franklin, Anaktalak Bay, near Voisey's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Item consists of a photograph of the Franklin, a Canadian Coast Guard vessel which served research needs in the Voisey's Bay area as an accommodation ship between 1996 and 2000. The ship was launched in 1979, but was declared as surplus in 1996. In 2003, the Franklin was recommissioned as the CCGS Amundsen, an arctic research vessel.

Aerial photograph of the accommodation ship Franklin in Voisey's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Item consists of a photograph of the Franklin, a Canadian Coast Guard vessel which served research needs in the Voisey's Bay area as an accommodation ship between 1996 and 2000. The ship was launched in 1979, but was declared as surplus in 1996. In 2003, the Franklin was recommissioned as the CCGS Amundsen, an arctic research vessel.

Aerial photograph of the accommodation ship Franklin in Voisey's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Item consists of a photograph of the Franklin, a Canadian Coast Guard vessel which served research needs in the Voisey's Bay area as an accommodation ship between 1996 and 2000. The ship was launched in 1979, but was declared as surplus in 1996. In 2003, the Franklin was recommissioned as the CCGS Amundsen, an arctic research vessel.

Aerial photograph of the accommodation ship Franklin in Voisey's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Item consists of a photograph of the Franklin, a Canadian Coast Guard vessel which served research needs in the Voisey's Bay area as an accommodation ship between 1996 and 2000. The ship was launched in 1979, but was declared as surplus in 1996. In 2003, the Franklin was recommissioned as the CCGS Amundsen, an arctic research vessel.

Aerial photograph of the accommodation ship Franklin in Voisey's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Item consists of a photograph of the Franklin, a Canadian Coast Guard vessel which served research needs in the Voisey's Bay area as an accommodation ship between 1996 and 2000. The ship was launched in 1979, but was declared as surplus in 1996. In 2003, the Franklin was recommissioned as the CCGS Amundsen, an arctic research vessel.

Photograph of the accomodation ship Franklin from shore at Anaktalak Bay, near Voisey's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Item consists of a photograph of the Franklin, a Canadian Coast Guard vessel which served research needs in the Voisey's Bay area as an accommodation ship between 1996 and 2000. The ship was launched in 1979, but was declared as surplus in 1996. In 2003, the Franklin was recommissioned as the CCGS Amundsen, an arctic research vessel.

Photograph of the accomodation ship Franklin from shore at Anaktalak Bay, near Voisey's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Item consists of a photograph of the Franklin, a Canadian Coast Guard vessel which served research needs in the Voisey's Bay area as an accommodation ship between 1996 and 2000. The ship was launched in 1979, but was declared as surplus in 1996. In 2003, the Franklin was recommissioned as the CCGS Amundsen, an arctic research vessel.

Manuscript journal, detailing an expedition along the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia and parts of New Brunswick situated on the Bay of Fundy, July 19, 1684 – September 14, 1684

  • MS-2-370, Oversize Folder 1
  • Item
  • July 19, 1684 – September 14, 1684

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)

Print of the brig "Europa"

Item is a print of a drawing of the brig Europa. Writing on back reads: Brig "Europa" of Maitland, N.S. entering (port of) Leghorn 1858. Alexander MacDougall, master. The above Alex MacDougall was father of Captain Everett MacDougall.

Photograph of the "Avon Queen"

Item is a photograph of the Avon Queen taken by Isaac Erb and Son, Saint John. Writing on back states that the ship (939 tons) was built at Hantsport, N.S. in 1918. Also says, "a four-masted schooner at Saint John, N.B." and "as the Jessie Louise Farquier"

Photograph of the "Ladysmith" being built

Item is a photograph of the Ladysmith, barguentine. The caption on the front reads, "The Ladysmith, Lower Economy, 1902." The writing on the back states that the ship (698 tons) was built at Lower Economy, N.S., in 1902 by G.M. Cochrane.

Photograph of the German submarine U-889 shortly after its surrender to Canadian naval forces near Shelburne, Nova Scotia

Item, a photograph, is related to material found in Thomas Head Raddall's photograph album [between 1940 and 1959] and to MS-2-202, Box 55, Folder 22, Item 8 in subseries Thomas Head Raddall's loose photographs. The photograph has a stamp marking it copyright to the Royal Canadian Navy on the reverse side.

Scrapbook page with a portrait of T.H. Raddall, Sr. with his rifle division, the R.C.R.I. Rifle Team at the Coate's Match, Rockcliffe Range in Ottawa, Ontario, and photographs of Thomas Head Raddall around Nova Scotia

Item may have been a page in one of Thomas Head Raddall's photograph albums. The photographs are either duplicates of or related to material in Thomas Head Raddall's photograph album, 1917-1927. T.H. Raddall, Sr. can be found holding the telescope in the middle of the front row in the portrait of the rifle division. On the reverse side of the scrapbook page, the photographs on the left and right of Thomas Head Raddall are duplicates from the aforementioned album. The photograph on the left was taken in North Sydney in 1920, and the photograph on the right was taken in Point Pleasant Park in 1921. The photograph in the bottom middle may have been taken at Sable Island.

Scrapbook page with photographs of wireless operator Thomas Head Raddall posing in various locations around Nova Scotia

Item may have been a page in one of Thomas Head Raddall's photograph albums. The photographs are either duplicates of or related to materials found in Thomas Head Raddall's photograph album, 1917-1927. The top left and right photographs are duplicates, and were taken in North Sydney in January 1920. The top middle photograph is a duplicate, and was taken aboard the MMB in March 1920. The bottom right photograph is a duplicate, and was taken in Pictou in March 1920. The bottom centre and left photographs are not identified, though both likely feature Raddall.
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