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Grounding of the S.S. Schroon papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0265
Finding aid note: Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Scope and Contents

The papers include investigative reports, correspondence, and ship and crew information in relation to the grounding of the S.S. Schroon while helping the S.S. West Hematite. Of particular note is the typescript of the hearing in New Orleans between representatives of the National Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots of America and representatives of steamship companies to determine "a definition of what constitutes an arrival, departure, sailing or shifting of ship."

Dates

  • 1922 - 1937

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish material from the S.S. Schroon papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center.

Historical Sketch

The S.S. Schroon of American registry (Philadelphia), a sea-going vessel involved in cargo transport, was in German waters near Bremerhaven on February 15, 1923 when it came upon the S.S. West Hematite grounded in the Weser River. In trying to free the S.S. West Hematite, the S.S. Schroon grounded itself incurring damages severe enough to require dry-docking.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet ( (5 folders))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

The papers include investigative reports, correspondence, and ship and crew information in relation to the grounding of the S.S. Schroon while helping the S.S. West Hematite. The S.S. Schroon was an American sea-going vessel invovled in cargo transport.

Acquisition Information

The Collection was a gift of Captain Charles R. Kertell, Master of the S.S. Schroon, in November 1958.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Grounding of the S.S. Schroon papers, 1922-1937
Status
Completed
Author
Lee Pecht
Date
1999
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

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