Microfilm Reel 2. 1791-1922

• Reference:GB 254 MS 59/2
• Dates of Creation:1791-1922
• Physical Description:
  5 parts

• Scope and Content

  Reel of microfilm containing Book of annual whaling summaries which includes lists of ships operating in the Greenland and Davis Strait's Fisheries, lists of cargo brought back by individual ships and lists of ships lost 1791-1911; Book of press cuttings reporting the success of the Dundee sea and whale fishing fleet, which includes details of individual voyages, sizes of catch, deaths of crew members 1875-1879; a Minute book of the whaling ship 'Intrepid', 1865-1866, which includes reports of the success of Dundee whaling ships with lists of captains for each ship, sailing dates and details of cargo 1859-1894; a book of miscellaneous newspaper cuttings relating to the seal and whale fishing industry with descriptions of some voyages; and manuscript notes, mainly of dates of ships arriving and departing. [MS] 1880-1922.

• Access Information

  Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act (2018), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018) and any other relevant legislation or restrictions. Clinical information is closed for 100 years.

• Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

  Microfilm. May require conservation

• Archivist's Note

  Description compiled by Bernard John McLaughlin.

• Conditions Governing Use

  Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.

• Accruals

  Not expected

• Additional Information

  Published