Flower of the Forest

Reference No:
C DPF/4/243
Dates:
4 Oct 1887
Description:

Ship No. 73142 Name.Flower of the Forest Letters & No. H930 Owner. Andrew Johnson Skipper. John Johnson 2nd Hand. J R Parsons 4th Hand. F Casey

Apprentices on Board.

Niels Kristien Nielsen - 2nd Hand Lars Jorgen - 3rd Hand

Memoranda by Skipper.

On 26th July Robert George Whittaker being ill, went home from sea by steam cutter Niels Nielsen the 2nd Hand remained in charge of the vessel until I joined August 7th. Signed John Johnson skipper.

Record of Casualty.

January 26th 1887 70 miles from Spurn. The smack Cruiser of Hull broke our gamman and bowsprit. Carelessness of the Cruiser.

February 16th 230 miles from Spurn. Collision with Hull smack. Neglect of the watch 3rd Hand not keeping a proper look out.

Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
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Repository:
Hull City Archives
Collection:
Fishing Vessel Crew Agreements Yearly Returns