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Abandonment (Maritime law)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

American Insurance Company Records, 1825-1844

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 133
Abstract

This collection of American Insurance Company Records contains correspondence, meeting minutes, financial records, policies and more.

Dates: 1825-1844

Andrew Dunlap Papers, 1754-1847

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 150
Abstract

The Andrew Dunlap Papers, 1754-1847, contain attorney's, political, personal, and estate papers of Andrew Dunlap (1794-1835), a famous United States District Attorney for Massachusetts and follower of Andrew Jackson.

Dates: 1754-1847

Barton Family Papers, 1677-1897

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 110
Abstract

The bulk of the Barton Family Papers is comprised of shipping and business papers reflecting the activities of four generations of merchants, ship owners and masters.

Dates: 1677-1897

Benjamin Spooner Briggs Papers, 1860-1896, 1930, 1950

 Collection
Identifier: MH 48
Abstract

The Benjamin Spooner Briggs papers contains family papers, some business related papers belonging to Briggs, and materials relating to the Mary Celeste after the Briggs' disappearance.

Dates: 1860-1896, 1930, 1950

Dorr Family Papers, 1781-1865

 Collection
Identifier: MH 21
Abstract

The Dorr family papers are composed of ships' papers, correspondence, account books, bills, and receipts associated with Ebenezer Dorr, his sons John and Joseph, and other family members.

Dates: 1781-1865

Essex Fire and Marine Insurance Company Records, 1776-1887, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 134
Abstract

The Essex Fire and Marine Insurance Company records consist of administrative and financial records as well as policies and marine claims for this Salem, Massachusetts, firm.

Dates: 1776-1887, undated

Gregory Family Papers, 1807-1873, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 188
Abstract

The Gregory Family Papers document the shipping and fishing activities of three generations of the Gregory family of Marblehead, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1807-1873, undated

Harold M. Cobb Collection of Mary Celeste Research Materials, 1902-2000, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 430
Abstract

This collection is comprised of three boxes of American and British materials from 1902-2000, pertaining to the mysterious disappearance of the crew during a voyage of the brigantine Mary Celeste in 1872.

Dates: 1902-2000, undated

Michael Shepard Papers, 1812-1868, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 23
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the shipping, business and personal papers of Michael Shepard and a few other family members.

Dates: 1812-1868, undated

Michael Shepard Papers, 1813-1937, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 237
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the shipping and business papers of Michael Shepard and his son, Michael Webb Shepard. The bulk of the collection is related to Shepard's shipping activities at ports in East Africa from 1835-1855, when he traded in ivory, copal, textiles and cloves.

Dates: 1813-1937, undated