Grounding of the S.S. Schroon papers
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
- Creation: 1922 - 1937
Creator
- Unknown (Person)
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
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.
Subject
- Schroon (Ship) (Organization)
- 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
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu