- MS-3255
- Series
- 1900-1974; predominant 1970-1974
Part of Earl Marsh collection
The series consists of ship log books from the British Columbia Coast Steamship Service (BCCSS) and the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company that were collected by Earl Marsh. Log books in the series were created between 1900 and 1974, with the majority originating from 1970-1974. These volumes pertain to British Columbia, Washington State, and Alaska.
The series contains a set of pilot house log books from Princess Marguerite II, covering the period from September 1970-July 1974. Additional log books are included from Princess Louise I, S.S. Hating (later Princess May), S.S. Charmer, Princess Beatrice, Princess Mary, Princess Louise II, Princess Kathleen, Princess Marguerite I, Princess Norah, Princess Elizabeth, Princess Joan, Princess Charlotte, and Tug Kyuquot.
Log books are usually pilot house logs, though an engine room log book is also included. Volumes tend to feature entries for each voyage made by a ship. An entry often records the voyage destination and departure locations, departure and arrival times, distance travelled, engine revolutions, and information about the tide, wind, and weather.
Volumes from Princess Marguerite II were arranged chronologically. Volumes from other ships were in random order. Marsh likely collected these books between 1964 and 1973.
BC Archives has retained all records in the series.