S. F. Kirwan

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Type: Schooner

Year: 1876

Builder: J. H. Davis

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18888.0046.0000.00documentsCambridge, Maryland Custom Bureau Enrollment and LExact 02/01/1988 -Cambridge, Maryland Custom Bureau Enrollment and License Certificates (1923 - 1958)The collection is comprised of 377 vessel enrollment records for Cambridge, Maryland dating between 1923 and 1958.BackgroundAlthough it is unclear who saved the Cambridge enrollment records, they were donated to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum by Mr. Russ Rippell in 1993.SubjectsChesapeake Bay vessels, 1920s-1950s; Maryland Custom Bureau Records; Vessel Enrollment Records; Cambridge, MD--History; Maryland--HistoryCambridge, Maryland Enrollment Records:Please see attached spreadsheet for a specific listing by Doc. #. The enrollment records were arranged chronologicallyNo image URL.View
28888.0059.0000.00documentsCaptain Irvin S. Wheatley Ship's Papers<CR><CR>BackgroRange, Cir 01/01/1885 - 12/31/1894This collection begins on CSC 15D1 and continues onto 15D2.Captain Irvin S. Wheatley Ship's PapersBackgroundA large number of documents were donated to the museum by Karen Potter a descendent of the Wheatleys through her paternal grandmother's family. The papers consist of bills, receipts, invoices, and business and personal papers, mostly related to the activities of the two-masted trading schooner Edward L. Martin during the last two decades of the 19'h century.What is known about Captain Irvin Steven Ralph Wheatley (January 19, 1860-March 14, 1941) can be gleaned from the papers in this collection, U.S. Census records, and an internet genealogy. Born January 19, 1860, he was from a large family of Galestown, Dorchester County, Maryland, about twelve miles from Seaford, Delaware. He was captain of the schooner Hattie C. Wheatley for some time before becoming captain of the Martin from about 1885 until 1894. He owned shares in the Martin varying from one-third to one-eighth at different times during those years. Subsequently he was captain of the schooner John Q. Ferguson from January 1895 until at least December 1896. Irvin Wheatley had five brothers, two of whom died as children. The survivors were: Luther Elijah (June 1858-December 1931); George Edward (November 1856-July 1927); and Albert Ellis (September 1873-February 1955), and Frederick Seth (August 1858-August 1874). Of these, Luther figures most prominently in this collection. From personal letters (Box 7), it appears that while Irvin Wheatley was busy as captain of various ships, Luther managed a farm Irvin owned near Galestown. Irvin Wheatley apparently retired from the sea about 1897 and also took up farming. In 1930 both Irvin and his wife, Effie L. (October 1, 1866-August 11, 1935), still resided near Galestown.The schooner Edward L. Martin's official No. was 135629. She was built by Stephen (?) W. Kinsey in Sussex County, Delaware in 1882. She was of 84.95 gross, and 80.70 net tonnage. Her dimensions in feet were 87.2 length, 23.6 breadth, and 6.8 depth. About 1942, after running through numerous owners, she was bought by John B. Conway, converted to power, renamed Honey B, and put into the "dude" boat trade. In 1953 she was bought by Hugh B. Emmons and was destroyed the same year by fire near Oxford, Maryland.Scope and ContentThe core of this collection is an extremely comprehensive set of commercial shipping documents covering the period from 1885 to 1894. These include shipping instructions from the consignee of cargo, charter parties (contracts between shippers and vessel owners, shipping articles (agreements between ship owners and crews), and numerous other papers relating to the shipping business. Of special interest in this collection are the papers related to two trips made by the Edward L. Martin to the Bahamas to pick up loads of pineapples. These papers include instructions, charter parties, articles, as well as the many customs forms, clearances, quarantine receipts, and health certificates required at U. S. ports and from Bahamian authorities. (At the time the Bahamas were part of the British West Indies.)Sub'ectsMembers of Wheatley family: Effie L., wife of IrvinAddie E., and Roxie E., daughters of Irvin Luther E., brotherPhenie, wife of Luther Albert E., brother George E. H., brotherStella (Estelle S.) sister.Owners of schooner Edward L. Martin (during Wheatley's tenure) Josephus CollinsWm. T. MooreWm. EllisGeorge EllisE. J. EllisIrvin S. Wheatley. Subject: Capt. Irvin S. WeatleyNo image URL.View
38888.0060.0000.00documentsFeuchter Manuscript CollectionFeuchter, Louis J __Creator ||Feuchter, Walter J __Creator1896-1992A two part manuscript collection relating to Artists Louis J. and Walter J Feuchter. <br />The main focus is on Louis Feuchter including artwork with series two being about his brother Walter who is lesser known.No image URL.View
48888.0181.0000documents, electronicThe Delmarva Fox Squirrel in Dorchester County by Guy WilleyWilley, Guy ||Therres, Glenn2002Report by Guy Willey, biological technician at Blackwater NWR beginning in 1949, 2002, discussing the ecology of the Refuge area, hunting and trapping, his memories of changes to the forest and marsh and his role in the recovery of the endangered Delmarva Fox Squirrel. Edited by Glenn Therres, biologist, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Services (retired).<br />Photo by Guy WilleyCBMM catalog imageView
52024.0020.0028drawingsG.A. Kirwan ~ PungyFeuchter, Louis J __Artist1935Pencil drawing of the pungy G.A. Kirwan at Webster's Wharf, Boston St., Baltimore. Drawn by louis Feuchter and initialed "L.F. '35" in the lower right cornerCBMM catalog imageView
61996.0022.0003.00envelopesOLD BAY LINE TICKET ENVELOPE FOR ROUTE BETWEEN BALOLD BAY LINE TICKET ENVELOPE FOR ROUTE BETWEEN BALTIMORE, NORFOLK & OLD POINT COMFORT, OFF WHITE PAPER WITH SOFT BLACK PRINT, TICKET OFFICE INFO PRINTED UNDER ENVELOPE FLAP, AMOUNT OF FARE HAND WRITTEN IN PENCIL UNDER FLAP Materials: PAPER, INK Negative #: N2025, R3No image URL.View
70000.1295.1112.00photographic printsSeveral vessels tied up in Baltimore HarborExact 12/24/1933 -Webster's Wharf - Baltimore - Western Shore - MDSeveral vessels tied up in Baltimore Harbor. They are "round sterned bugeye Catherine, schooner Minnie May Kirwan, schooner Ella F. Cripps, pungy G. A. Kirwan and power boat Emmons tied up at Webster's." For source, see 1295.0001.No image URL.View
80000.1295.1558.00photographic printsSchooner Minnie May Kirwan at Webster'sExact 02/11/1934 -Webster's Pier - Baltimore - Patapsco - Western Shore - MDSchooner Minnie May Kirwan docked at Webster's yard, seen from starboard bow; sails furled; longhead, bobstays, bowsprit, jib boom, anchor, name board, etc. visible. Schooner Ella F. Cripps in the background, also seen from starboard bow. For source, see 1295.0001.No image URL.View
98888.0191.0000research (document genres)"Notebook on Shipwrecks" research, MoaleMoale, H. Richardcirca 2000sResearch compiled by author Richard Moale while writing "Notebook on Shipwrecks" publishe din 2010. Includes, documentation of vessels, letters, and other data that did not go into the book.CBMM catalog imageView

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