Davidson, George, 1768-1801
Person
Biography
George Davidson was an artist born in Boston in 1768. He served on the crew of the Columbia Rediviva in 1790 and painted scenes from the voyage. He was lost at sea durning a voyage on the merchant ship Rover around 1801.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Columbia Rediviva collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss957
Abstract
Collection of documents, originals and copies, relating to the ship Columbia (also known as the Columbia Rediviva) and its journeys to the Pacific Northwest in the late 18th century. The ship was owned by Joseph Barrell out of Boston and most famously captained by Robert Gray. Materials include logs, journals, letters, financial records, cargo lists, and drawings of the ship.
Dates:
1785-1852