Brittain passenger register

Name/Title

Brittain passenger register

Entry/Object ID

2023.18.44

Description

Large ledger with arched but detached spine and no cover. The ledger lists the passengers who traveled on the propeller ship (on innovation over sail power) R.C. Brittain.

Context

The locally-built R.C. Brittain was a steam barge that usually traveled between Saugatuck and Chicago. She likely carried cargo as well as people.

Collection

Nautical

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2023.18

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Dimensions

Height

18 in

Width

12 in

Depth

2-1/2 in

Location

Box

055 A+B Ledgers, logbooks, records

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

R.C. Brittain (ship)

Create Date

October 25, 2023

Update Date

November 18, 2023