Papers of Thomas Kidd, Ship's Captain, United Kingdom
- Reference:GB 248 ACCN 4140
- Dates of Creation:30 Nov 1858
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.01 linear metres
Scope and Content
- Letter from Captain T Kidd to Messrs Handysides & Henderson regarding the loss of the ship 'Vision', 30 Nov 1858;
Administrative / Biographical History
Thomas Kidd was Captain of the ship 'Vision' when it was lost at sea following a storm on a trip from Liverpool to Arica, Chile, being abandoned off Cape Horn on 1 November 1858. The crew were rescued by the German ship 'Steinwarder' and landed at Talcahuano, Chile, on 22 November.
'Vision' was an iron sailing vessel, built in 1854 by Sandeman & McLaurin of Partick, and owned by Handysides & Henderson.
Arrangement
Listed by box. Items are generally listed in their original order.
Access Information
Access to records within this collection is open, however an appointment may be required. Please email Archives and Special Collections for advice: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Acquisition Information
Gift : Graham Taylor : 2 Aug 2017 : ACCN 4140
Other Finding Aids
See also University of Glasgow Collections
None
Alternative Form Available
Transcript of the letter availalable on request to the Duty Archivist
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents. Applications for permission to quote should be sent to Archives & Special Collections, please email: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 248 procedures
Custodial History
Previously held by Thomas Kidd's family.
Accruals
None expected
Related Material
GB 248 UGD 255/1, Records of Anchor Line Ltd, shipping company, Scotland
Location of Originals
This material is original
Subjects
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