Ships and Shipping
Found in 172 Collections and/or Records:
Rock barge plans
Two blueprint plans on 1 sheet for a rock barge for the Columbia Contract Company, by architect J. H. Johnston.
David C. H. Rothschild papers
Papers include photocopy manuscript agreements between David C. H. Rothschild and Captain George H. Werks, 1876, for a grain shipment, and Henry A. Webster, 1879, for rations; photocopy manuscript bond between Rothschild and Webster, 1880; photocopy manuscript list of vessels with names of captains and destinations.
Joseph S. Ruckel papers
Papers of Joseph S. Ruckel, who was part owner of the Oregon Transportation Line and director of the Oregon Steam Navigation Company, include legal documents, some relating to the Cascades portage railroad; receipts; and promissory notes.
Photograph of S. S. Quito crew members
One mounted black and white photograph of six unidentified members of the crew of the S. S. Quito. They are on the deck, facing front and in uniform.
The Santiago
Typescript carbon copy of "The Santiago," an address by Edmund Hayes at the Oregon Historical Society on September 3, 1975, upon the unveiling of a model of the ship. The address discusses the expeditions of the ship and its captains Juan Joseph Pérez Hernandes and Bruno de Hezeta in the 18th century.
Science Museum dyeline drawings of the bark Endeavour
Copy print of one sheet of dyeline architectural drawings depicting Captain James Cook's ship Endeavour. The sheet also includes various measurements of the ship.
Sellwood ferry plans
Two negative photocopy plans on 1 sheet of the Sellwood ferry by architect J. H. Johnston.
Oral history interview with Homer T. Shaver
Oral history interview with Homer T. Shaver conducted by Charles Digregorio on September 8, 1976. Shaver discusses his family's business, the Shaver Transportation Company, of which he became president in 1967.
Homer T. Shaver papers
Radio interview with Homer T. Shaver
Radio interview with Homer T. Shaver conducted by Doug Porter on August 14, 1963, for the Junior Chamber of Commerce evening program, “Mr. Jaycee Report.” Shaver discusses his tug and barge business, the Shaver Transportation Company, which operated on the Willamette and Columbia rivers.