List of ships built by R.C. Brittain

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

List of ships built by R.C. Brittain

Entry/Object ID

2021.57.22

Scope and Content

Two index cards that list the names, types and dates of 16 ships built by R.C. Brittain. The cards were written by Diane Peterson. When the Peterson family owned the Ferry Store, in the back room they had an exhibit of photos and artifacts dubbed the Saugatuck Marine Museum. It was free, open when the gift shop was open. Erik Peterson recalls (interview 11/5/2021) that when his father purchased the Ferry Store, Erik's mom and aunt had a gift shop at the Ferry Store. Later RJ Peterson's wife Diane ran the gift shop. The Ferry Store was purchased by Herk and Christa Wise and torn down to build the structure there (in 2021)

Collection

Nautical, 1840 Shipbuilding

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.57

Source or Donor

Peterson, Erik

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

6 in

Location

Box

005 A+B Nautical History

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Brittain, Ralph Case 1842-1905

Research Notes

Notes

1. A.R. Colborn steamer 1882 2. Berwick tug 1894 3. Combine steamer 1891 4. Charles McVea steamer 1888 5. Edith tug 1878 6. Frank Woods steamer 1888 7. Ganges tug 1881 8. H. Watson tug 1893 9. H.A. Roof tug 1880 10. J.C. Suit steamer 1884 11. J.S. Severns steamer 1880 12. J.S. Crouse steamer 1898 13. Mae Martel steamer 1895 14. R.C. Reed steamer 1889 15. Richmond tug 1888 16. R.C. Brittain steamer 1887

Create Date

September 2, 2021

Update Date

March 25, 2022