James River (Va.)
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Ghost Fleet in James River Photograph
One Associated Press photograph titled "Ghost Fleet in James River." The caption reads: "Comprising cargo vessels, tankers and passenger ships, part of the idle fleet lies at anchorage in the James River at Norfolk, Va. War Shipping Administration officials expect the boneyard fleet to grow between 300-350 vessels by next June 1. Ships are being routed to the James anchorage at the rate of three a day."
James River Steam Boat Company Records
One 1818-1830 minute book of the James River Steam Boat Company, consisting of stockholders of the steamboats Richmond and Powhatan. The book records meeting minutes, accounting information, resolutions, and other related activities.
Journey on the James Scrapbook
One scrapbook consisting of a series of newspaper articles from The Virginian Pilot titled "Three Weeks Through the Heart of Virginia: Journey on the James," by Earl Swift, which ran from September 13, 1998 through October 4, 1998. There are also two articles about the James River from 1994 and a few history-related newspaper clippings from September 1998 to October 1998.
Jacob Michaux's Ferry Bond
One 1736 bond to keep a ferry on the James River in Goochland County, Virginia.
