Fishing | Historic Beverly

008.001.003 - Sinker

Large net sinker used during fishing made from a grey-brown stone. There is a groove encircling the middle of the stone, around which a rope could be tied. All surfaces are round and smooth. There is a label on the sinker which identifies the object as a 'club head', but this identification is false.

Record Type: Object

008.001.007 - Sinker

Large stone net sinker made by Native Americans and used during fishing. It is made of a multi-coloured flecked stone. There is a groove encircling the middle of the sinker where a rope could be tied. It is slightly oblong and there is a small pit on one of the sides.

Record Type: Object

008.001.008 - Sinker

Small net sinker used during fishing made from a beige stone. The shape is much less rounded than most other net sinkers. There is a groove around the middle of the sinker so a rope could be attached. There is an area on one side where a piece has broken off.

Record Type: Object

008.001.010 - Sinker

Medium-sized net sinker used during fishing made of a beige stone. It is oblong in shape with a groove running around the center so a rope could be attached to it. The sides have been rounded but the texture remains somewhat rough. There are two labels on the sinker, one which says "Beverly Historical Society 8" and the other which identifies the object as a culb head; however this identification is false.

Record Type: Object

008.001.013 - Sinker

Large net sinker made from a beige stone. There is significant pitting and some small to medium sized holes on the surface. It is no longer round as it once was, but the groove running around the middle of the net for attaching ropes is still pronounced. The name "Paine's Head" is written on the surface, as is "No. 11 Club Head", however this identification is false.

Record Type: Object

008.001.014 - Sinker

Small net sinker used during fishing made from a dark grey-brown stone. There is a groove around the middle of the sinker where a rope could be tied. There is a small crack leading to a large broken portion on one side of the sinker. The sides are otherwise smooth.

Record Type: Object

008.001.018 - Plumnet

Mid-sixed plumnet made from a dark grey stone, used for fishing as a line sinker. The top portion where the line would be tied has been broken off. The face of the plumnet is smooth.

Record Type: Object

12752 - Letter

A letter from Josiah Lovett to his brother Captain John informing him of the bad trade markets for fish in Spain and France. Mentions other Salem ships in the area mastered by Captain Gamalian[sic] Hoges[sic].

Record Type: Archive

12754 - Letter

A letter from Robert Pickman of Boston inquiring on the lowest price for the acquistion of fish to be shipped to Madiera; a Portuguese archipalego. Pickman inquires about terms of payment and states conditions under which the fish will be shipped to insure good quality upon arrival.

Record Type: Archive

19255 - Document

1847 fishing settlement dividing the bounty and fish from the Schooner Constitution.

Record Type: Archive

19398 - Book, Account

The title page reads "Fish Labor & Memo", it dates from 1844 through 1846. The book records the amounts of fish brought in by which vessels, who the "fare" was sold to and for how much. Also the cost of labor is recorded for various tasks. It isn't clear who was keeping this account book. There was a recent note put into the book with "Albert Thorndike" written on it.

Record Type: Archive

22543 - Document

1853 insurance document issued by the Beverly Insurance Company to John Morgan for the fishing voyage to the Grand Banks for Cod and Mackerel of the Schooner Essex [2]. Signed by R.G. Bennett, Secretary, and Michael Whitney, President.

Record Type: Archive

22575 - Document

1859 insurance document issued by the Beverly Insurance Company to John Morgan for the fishing voyage of the Schooner Essex [2]. Signed by R.G. Bennett, Secretary, and Michael Whitney, President.

Record Type: Archive

22581 - Document

Insurance Policy from the Equitable Marine Insurance Company of Provincetown, Mass., for a fishing voyage of the Schooner Essex [2] to John Morgan. Signed by R.E. Nickerson, Secretary, and Enos Nickerson, President.

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24434 - Document

1848 fishing agreement between the owners and Thomas Bodin with the fishermen.

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24440 - Document

1848 fishing voyage insurance policy for the Schooner Constitution under Captain Nathan Smith taken out with the Oriental Insurance Company of Salem. Signed by Nathan Peirce Jr., Secretary, and Nathan Endicott, President.

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24441 - Document

1848 insurance policy issued by the Oriental Insurance Company in Salem for the Schooner Angler to Albert Thorndike. The policy covers fishing, with liberty to stop at any ports or places in Massachusetts Bay. The vessel is insured for the value of the vessel at $1,000. The cost of the premium is $45, plus $1 for the policy. The policy is signed by Nathan Peirce, Jr, Secretary, and Nathan Endicott, President.

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24455 - Document

1850 insurance policy issued by the Oriental Insurance Company of Salem to Albert Thorndike for fishing in the Massachusetts Bay on the Schooner Angler. The policy is for $1,000. The amount of the premium is $40 plus $1 for the policy. The form is printed with handwritten particulars, including a note added on August 27, 1850 for cod or mackerel fishing until November 15, 1850.

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