Description: In maritime law, a sea protest is a statement obtained after a ship enters port when it has encountered a rough voyage and has lost cargo. The protest is to protect the ship’s owner from liability. The “Harvest” was a 646-ton ship built in Kennebunkport, Maine in 1857. Two years later, in August 1859, she was carrying a cargo of lumber to the UK when she ran aground during a squall in the harbor at Bristol.In order to get her off the bar, her captain, David Loring, was forced to jettison some of the cargo. Offering five documents, 10 pp total, including a three-page folio Instrument of Protest which describes the incident in detail and is signed by Loring and his two mates. This is accompanied by a Statement of General Average for the “Harvest,” showing money spent of legal matters related to the loss, and the value of ship and cargo. These documents are accompanied by two detailed crew lists, showing crewman, position, wages, nationality and three who deserted the ship.Some short tears on folds of documents, with no loss. Generally clean and legible. All seals and signatures intact.Everything we sell is guaranteed authentic forever to the original buyer. We also offer a 30-day return policy. If you discover a problem or are dissatisfied with an item, please contact us immediately. Our goal is to please every customer. We are pleased to be members of The Manuscript Society, Universal Autograph Collectors Club and The Ephemera Society. [AM 310]
Price: 295 USD
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-10-23T15:53:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Historical
Signed by: Ship's Captain
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: self
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
