Overview of the Collection
Biography of John B. Phillips, 1867-1947
Restrictions
Index Terms
Administrative Information
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Repository:
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G. W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport |
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Creator:
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Phillips, John B., 1867-1947 |
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Title:
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John B. Phillips Papers |
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Dates:
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1898-1920 |
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Extent:
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11 items |
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Abstract:
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The collection contains
approximately 10 pieces (primarily financial statements and investment information relative to
the Lizzie V. Hall, Estelle, and Florence B. Philips), and 2 volumes. The volumes reveal the
names of investors and various expenditures and income relative to the Lizzie V. Hall, and
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Identification:
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Coll. 160 |
John Phillips (1867-1947) was a ship master from Sag Harbor, New York during the first
two decades of the 20th century. Between 1899 and 1920 he was master of the Schooners Lizzie
V. Hall, Estelle, Carrie A. Lane, and Florence B. Phillips.
Captain Phillips was also managing owner of these vessels. He kept a controlling interest
and sold shares to investors in and around Sag Harbor. A typical arrangement saw Phillips, as
captain, agent, and manager, receiving 52% of the gross freights after port charges, out of which
the crew's wages were paid. From the investor's shares all maintenance, repairs, and insurance
would be deducted, and the balance then distributed, usually in 64th shares, to the owners. All
four of Phillips' Schooners returned handsome profits to their investors, and he retired from the
sea after selling the Florence B. Phillips in March, 1920.
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Restrictions on Access
Available for use in the Manuscripts Division
Restrictions on Use
Various copying restriction apply. Guidelines are available from the Manuscripts
Division. See also: Mystic Seaport's copyright notice.
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This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the G. W. Blunt White Library. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.
Corporate Bodies (Including Vessels):
Estelle (Schooner : 1899)
Florence B. Phillips (Schooner)
Lizzie B. Hall (Schooner)
Subjects:
Shipping--New York (State)--Sag Harbor
Document Types:
Account books--New York (State)--Sag Harbor
Occupations:
Shipmasters--New York (State)--Sag Harbor
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Preferred Citation
Coll. 160, Manuscripts Collection, G. W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport Museum,
Inc.
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The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
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Shipping papers; 1899-1920
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Bills and expense for
Schooner LIZZIE V. HALL; 1899-1904 |
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Statement to Owner
of Schooner ESTELLE; 1913 |
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Business records of
Schooner FLORENCE B. PHILLIPS; 1916-1920 |
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Business record book for Schooner LIZZIE V.
HALL 1898-1904 |
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Volume
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Business record book for Schooner FLORENCE
B. PHILLIPS; 1916-1920 |
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