Fonds consists of a clipping and a photocopy of an article by James G. Arcus, published in B.C. Digest, April 1948 regarding the sinking of the Princess Sophia, 26 October 1918.
Arcus, James G.Fonds consits of a Canadian Pacific, RMS Empress of France passenger list, for voyage from Montreal to Liverpool departing 23 October 1948.
Pollock-Marshall, James A.Fonds conists of two 1934 Canadian Pacific Menus from the Empress of Asia and timetables and schedules for voyages to Holland and Belgium via Harwick dated 6 October 1947, Associated Humber Lines continental services via Hull and Goole dated 29 September 1947 and for RMS Empress of Canada.
Fonds consists of a booklet containing hand-drawn funnel-markings.
McKenzie, Isabel ForsytheFonds consists of a passenger list for Canadian Pacific Steamship Empress of Russia, 5 June 1937.
Canadian Pacific Railway CompanyFonds consists of a copy of three of Lord Horatio Nelson's signatures, before and after the loss of his right arm collected by H.L. Cadieux. Signatures are on the back of a wood frame and are dated 1786, 1797, and 1802.
And, a booklet titled "Funnel Markings B.C. Coastal Shipping Companies" containing hand illustrated listings of the markings of various British Columbia vessels.
Cadieux, Captain H.L.Fonds consists of three dinner menus for the Empress of Britain dating to 1962 and two plans of the accommodations for the Empress of Britain consisting of large, fold out, color deck plans.
Jenkins, HarryFonds consists of personal and professional documents and memorabilia related to Eric Leslie Hammer, wireless operator. Dating primarily from the 1930s and 1940s but also including a certificate of marriage between Eric Leslie Hammer and Yuiko Kato, married 29 June 1977.
Includes a screenplay written by Hammer, postcards, newspaper clippings, certificates, citation of valour, and travel photographs including some photographs of a Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and a reel of film taken of RMS Empress of Russia. Also includes several issues of "Serial Waves" dating to 1940 and some drawings and cartoons.
Hammer, Eric LeslieFonds consists of documents relating to the careers of Captain Josiah F. Gosse from 1891 to 1898 and to Captain Douglas McNaughton Gosse from the 1920s to the 1940s.
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A 1898 account journal for the schooner Otto kept by Captain Josiah F. Gosse consisting of a ledger of advances of pay and charges for items received by crew members from ship's stores such as tobacco, items of clothing, knives, and sacks of flour. A list at the front of the book shows 45 names including one marked as a deserter and the mate, Mr. Collinson. 26 of the crew have indigenous names and there also appears to have been 3 indigenous women on board. The ledger also shows the net payment to each person.
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A Canadian Pacific Navigation Company log book with "Josiah Gosse (1865-1938), chief officer, Islander Pilot House Log" written in pencil inside the front cover. The log book is believed to have been from the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company's SS Charmer, possibly dating to 1891.
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Documents relating to the service of Captain Douglas McNaughton Gosse (father of the donor), including correspondence, certificates of competency, certificates of discharge, and registration receipts relating primarily to CGS Estevan but also including various Canadian Pacific Railway British Columbia Coast Steamship Service Princess Line ships, dating from the 1920s to the 1940s.
Hand-tinted photographs of lost sailor Maurice Gohier, and postcards depicting various vessels.
Samson, Giselle