Marine accidents
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Claude Rust Collection
File
Identifier: SC-0034
Scope and Contents
The Claude Rust Collection contains research materials for his book The Burning of the General Slocum, as well as heirloom artifacts from the day of the General Slocum Disaster and memorial services until 2018.A facsimile of the original itinerary from the day of the disaster is included along with an original first memorial ceremony pamphlet. Memorial Service pamphlets from 1957-2018 are also included in the collection.Research materials include maps, photographs,...
Dates:
1904 - 2018
Found in:
Stephen B. Luce Library
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Claude Rust Collection
Schuyler Forbes Cumings Papers, 1916-1950
File
Identifier: AP-0031
Scope and Contents
This small collection contains some personal items but a large portion deals with the rescue of the Andjik on March 2, 1925, when, as commander of the American Merchant, Schuyler Forbes Cumings towed the Dutch Vessel 500 miles into the Azores. In 1928, rescue of 121 passengers aboard the SS Vestris is recorded in radiograms and other documents.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1916 - 1950