Steamer Winyah log book

Collection — Box: SC

Identifier: S3084

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a ship's log book, June 1933-July 1935, noting route, time and weather conditions of 18 voyages of the Steamer Winyah, a freighter that served commercial fisherman along the north shore of Lake Superior and Isle Royale. Also included is a pamphlet of regulations of the Duluth-Superior harbor.

Dates

1933-1935

Creator

Steamer Winyah, 1924-1943 (Family)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Built in 1894 for Andrew Carnegie as the yacht Dungeness, the Winyah served the fisherman along the north shore of Lake Superior and Isle Royale from 1924-1943. The Winyah was owned and operated by Martin Christiansen & Sons.

Extent

1.00 Linear Inches

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Additional Description

Abstract

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

General

This collection is part of the Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections, which are housed in the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives at the Kathryn A. Martin Library, and are on permanent loan from the St. Louis County Historical Society.