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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | McCoy, Charles, fl. 1839-1840. |
| Title: | Nimrod Ship's Log |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1839-1840 |
| Quantity: | 1 volume (SC) |
| Abstract: | Day book of the sloop Nimrod, under Captain Charles McCoy. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Based on the entries in the daybook, the Nimrod was primarily used for cargo. The entries are all headed "Annsville" which may refer to Annsville, New York. Other entries suggest that the sloop was operating somewhere in New York.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Nimrod Ship's Log consists of a single volume, the daybook for the sloop Nimrod containing the accounts for 1839 and 1840. It suggests the sloop was operating somewhere in New York, primarily in hauling cargo for various clients. The book includes expenses (crew salaries, fees for warpage, etc) and receipts, occasionally interspersed with poetry (e.g. page 25, "Perfect Fair Lady").
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Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Related Material
Special Collections Research Center has several other 18th and 19th century ship's logs. Please search the Classic Catalog, for "ship's logs" for a complete listing.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Nimrod Ship's Log,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 1967.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 3 Nov 2008
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