British Columbia Steamship Company

Archive

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Maritime Museum of San Diego

Item 1

Item 1

Name/Title

British Columbia Steamship Company

Entry/Object ID

B001.05.01

Scope and Content

This folder contains eleven items: Item 1: Brochure (single page); 9" by 4"; This brochure provides a concise overview of the TEV Princess Marguerite II (b.1949). The reverse side of the publication details the vessel's fares and schedules for the year 1979. Language: English. Item 2: Brochure (single page; tri-fold); 9-1/4" by 4" (closed), 9-1/4" by 12" (opened); This brochure, comparable to item 1, focuses on the TEV Princess Marguerite II (b.1949). However, this publication is more comprehensive, incorporating detailed deck plans and additional information about the vessel itself. Language: English. Item 3: Brochure (single page); 9" by 4"; This brochure closely resembles item 1 in content, with the sole distinctions being its single-sided format and its specific pertinence to the 1976 season, spanning May to September. Language: English. Item 4: Brochure (single page; tri-fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 9" by 12" (opened); This brochure shares similarities with item 2, as it highlights the TEV Princess Marguerite II (b.1949). However, this publication is more exhaustive in its content, featuring in-depth information about the vessel, a map outlining the destinations, and an additional insert that lists the fares and schedule. Language: English. Item 5: Brochure (single page; tri-fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 9" by 12" (opened); This brochure is accompanied by a monochromatic sheet and primarily focuses on showcasing various destinations, with less emphasis placed on the Princess Marguerite II itself. Language: English. Item 6: Brochure (single page; tri-fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 9" by 12" (opened); This brochure offers a detailed overview of the products available for purchase from the Duty Free Shop on the Princess Marguerite II. In addition to this, it provides valuable information for U.S. citizens on procedures for returning home, as well as other general information pertaining to ship protocols. Language: English. Item 7: Deck Plan (single page; half-fold); 9-1/4" by 4" (closed), 9-1/4" by 8" (opened); This document exclusively features deck plans for the Princess Marguerite II. Language: English. Item 8: Brochure (single page); 8-3/4" by 4"; This single-sheet brochure serves to both welcome the return of the Princess Marguerite II and provide an introduction to its schedules and fares. Language: English. Item 9: Place Mat (single page); 9" by 14"; This item is a placemat that appears to have been preserved by Richard E. Brown, presumably while he was dining. The specific meal in question remains unknown. Regardless, the placemat serves as an informative piece regarding the Princess Marguerite II. Language: English. Item 10: Newspaper (single page; half & half-fold); 7-3/8" by 10" (closed), 14-3/4" by 20" (opened); This newspaper features a prominent article on the inaugural sailing of the Princess Marguerite II. Additionally, it includes news about prominent individuals from the BC Steamship Company, as well as detailed information about the ship itself, highlighting a recent refit that has restored her to a condition likened to that of a new vessel. Language: English. Item 11: Rigging Plan (single page); 7" by 10"; This rigging plan pertains to the Princess Marguerite II and is meticulously detailed, printed on high-quality cardstock. On the reverse side, the document provides a comprehensive overview of the Princess Marguerite II, encompassing both its technical specifications and historical background. Language: English.

Collection

Brown Archival Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Ship, Cruise

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Newspaper

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Blueprint

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Vessel, Passenger

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Brochure

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Guidebook

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Serial

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Copy, Reprographic

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel, Merchant

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Instructional Documents

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Watercraft

Nomenclature Class

Advertising Media

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Class

Water Transportation Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Getty AAT

Concept

brochures, travel guidebooks, newspapers, placemats, deck plans

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

circa 1970 - Feb 1981