Log book of the ship Beaver

Collection

Identifier: Mss 809

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Photograph copy of the logbook of the ship Beaver, primarily on a voyage from New York to the Columbia River, 1811-1812, but with some entries dated 1814 and 1817. Includes photocopy and typescript summary.

Dates

Creation: 1811-1817
Creation: Majority of material found within 1811 December-1812 July

Creator

Beaver (Flat-bottomed ship) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Historical note

The Beaver was John Astor's third vessel in the Pacific Fur Company and the first supply ship for Astoria, Oregon.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (2 folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Photograph copy of the logbook of the ship Beaver, with most entries made during a voyage from New York to the Columbia River, 1811-1812. The Beaver was John Astor's third vessel in the Pacific Fur Company and the first supply ship for Astoria, Oregon.