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Guide to the Grounding of the S.S. Schroon papers, 1922-1937
Historical SketchThe S.S. Schroon of American registry (Philadelphia), a sea-going vessel involved in cargo transport, was in German waters near Bremerhaven on February 15, 1923 when it came upon the S.S. West Hematite grounded in the Weser River. In trying to free the S.S. West Hematite, the S.S. Schroon grounded itself incurring damages severe enough to require dry-docking. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsThe papers include investigative reports, correspondence, and ship and crew information in relation to the grounding of the S.S. Schroon while helping the S.S. West Hematite. Of particular note is the typescript of the hearing in New Orleans between representatives of the National Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots of America and representatives of steamship companies to determine "a definition of what constitutes an arrival, departure, sailing or shifting of ship." Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsThis material is open for research. Restrictions on UsePermission to publish material from the S.S. Schroon papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationGrounding of the S.S. Schroon papers, 1922-1937, MS 265, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University. Acquisition InformationThe Collection was a gift of Captain Charles R. Kertell, Master of the S.S. Schroon, in November 1958. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Collection
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