Shipwrecks
Found in 173 Collections and/or Records:
Discovery, 1994-2005
The articles concern the recovery of the steamship Brother Jonathan and its treasure. Included is an article about the then-recent recovery of Brother Jonathan from the San Francisco Chronicle, Friday, February 25th, 1994.
Duties and Liabilities of Pilots, 2005
The materials relate to the laws of ship pilots as preserved by the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Additional documents include multiple copies of United States coast surveys, a map of St.George's Reef, acts of Congress related to steamboats, and other materials about shipwrecks in the Pacific Northwest.
Dwight Manley, 2002-2004
The items relate to the lawsuit that determined the rightful owner of the treasure from the S.S. Brother Jonathan. Much of the material found here refers to Dwight Manley, a numismatist, who also maintained a career as a sports agent for professional basketball players.
Dynamite Johnny O'Brien: Alaska's Sea Captain, 1962
This item is a photocopy of an entire book entitled Dynamite Johnny O'Brien: Alaska's Sea Captain by Edward A. Herron published in 1962.
Farallon Islands, 2000-2005
An excerpt from a book on shipwrecks near the Farallon Islands, Ocean Beach, San Francisco Headlands, the Marin coast, and Bolinas.
Federal Wreck Diving Regulations, 2002-2004
The materials describe the dive for the treasure on the shipwrecked Brother Jonathan and the related legal case between Deep Sea Research and the state of California.
Field Activities, 2000-2005
A report of field activities on the S.S. Brother Jonathan. Also included are articles about the last guano traders and the sailor "Dynamite" Johnny O'Brien.
Gold, booze, and camels, 2002-2004
Various articles on the wreck, salvage, treasure, and rights to the SS Brother Jonathan.
Hawaii State Archives photos, 1790-2008
The photos are from the Hawaii state archives requested by Powers for his research. Included are copies of photographs of ships, ports, and political figures in Hawaii, mostly from the 19th century. Also included is some correspondence between Powers and the archives office.
Illustrations of Brother Jonathan, 1996-2005
This folder contains many illustrations of the Brother Jonathan shipwreck. Also included here are items related to the treasure on board the Brother Jonathan. These items include a cover letter from Dep Sea Research, Inc., and a report by the Heritage Capital Corporation.