Register of canal boats
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series from the Office of the State Comptroller contains certified copies of registers of canal boats kept by the auditor. Information includes names of the boats; where they are from; boat tonnage; owner's names and the date; and a certificate of registry filed with collectors when the name of a boat was changed. Also included is a list of boats whose names were changed.
Title
- Register of canal boats
Quantity
- 0.3 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A0923
Creator
Arrangement
Alphabetical by name of boat.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains a certified copy of the register of canal boats kept by the auditor, who was required to keep a register of canal boats and changes in boat names or owners according to a law of 1827 (Chapter 219). The register gives the names of the boats; where they are from; the kind of boat tonnage; names of the owners and the date; and a certificate of registry, which was filed with collectors when the name of a boat was changed. There is also a one-page list of boats whose names were changed.
Related Material
Series B1450, Chattel mortgages for canal boats, contains more records on canal boats from the Canal Department.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.