SS Evelyn Manor and SS Ernest Williams

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  • Reference
    • GB 254 MS 44/12
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1877-1896
  • Physical Description
    • 16 files

Scope and Content

Papers relating to the ship 'SS Evelyn Manor' and 'SS Ernest Williams' which includes Charter parties, estimates for repairs, and tally books for the 'SS Evelyn Manor', 1923; Bills of sale relating to the 'SS Ernest Williams', 1912; papers relating to a trading account with Cumberland Gulf Trading Co. 1921-1925; accounts and balance sheets for the 'SS Ernest Williams' and other ship, 1912-1913; and papers relating to Messrs James Allison & Sons and other firms. File also contains printed formal prospectuses and other circulars received by Messrs James Allison & Sons, mainly from other local firms, dating 1874-1915, which includes a memorandum of Association of the Dundee Polar Fishing Co., 1874; Prospectus of the Dundee Shipbuilders Co. 1874; Notice of meeting to wind up the Union Iron Sailing Ship Small Damage Indemnity Association of Dundee, 1897; Statement of accounts, for period 1894-1912; Statement of accounts for period 1914-1925; Insurance Policies, for period 1897-1923; correspondence to Messrs James Allison & Sons relating to the scuttled 'SS Cornubia', 1923-1924; papers relating to the Glenisla Steamship Company Ltd, 1921-1928; and papers relating to income tax payable by Messrs James Allison & Sons. (Related accounts attached, 1911-1917), 1921-1928. Also contains statements of accounts of the Seward Peninsular Railway Company (US) and correspondence relating to subsidiary company, the North Western Development Co., 1910-1913; invoices, 1920; correspondence to Messrs James Allison & Sons, relating to air compressors and other components, 1919. Blueprints of Griffins Patent "Invicta" Motor capstan, Griffins Patent "Invicta" Motor winch', Binnacle no. x 13268, Compass bowl with large gimbal ring and expansion chambers. No. Z 12003, and 'Two stage belt driven air compressor'. 1919 Also contains accounts, 1930; correspondence relating to contracts (some damp damage), for period 1931-1934; and invoices received by Messrs James Allison & Sons, for period 1945-1946.

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Paper. May require conservation

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Bernard John McLaughlin.

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