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Boat No. 21, Midship Section : S.S. "Peru"



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  • Arrangement as built: P.M.S.S. Peru, No. 21

    Arrangement as built: P.M.S.S. Peru, No. 21

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    "Arrangement As Built P.M.S.S. Peru, No. 21"--title at top of sheet. The drawing shows two profiles--one a cutaway showing holds and engine spaces--and the six decks of the Peru. In the lower right corner is a case/sheet number, "1464-42150"; original right corner is missing. "1/15" = 1 foot"--scale given. "Peru"--on verso, in ms., in pencil. Unknown as to when the copy was made. The Peru operated for Pacific Mail between 1892 and 1919; built for PMSSCO by Union Iron Works in 1891-92; she was the second Pacific Mail vessel to carry this name. Focus of item: Peru (1892-1919).

    priJHK 00146

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    Boat No. 21, Midship Section : S.S. "Peru"

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    Companies: Union Iron Works Co. (San Francisco) ; Pacific Mail Steamship Company

    priJHK 00145

  • S.S. Peru: capacities of holds, bunkers, stores, etc

    S.S. Peru: capacities of holds, bunkers, stores, etc

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    "S.S. Peru: Capacities of Holds, Bunkers, Stores, Etc."--title at bottom of sheet. "1/6" = 1 foot"--scale given at the bottom of the drawing. Hand drawn on vellum. This sheet has four tables giving the capacities for storage of cargo, water, coal and the cubic feet of rooms; also drawn is a simplified profile of the Peru showing the cargo holds. "Union Iron Works, Shipyard, June 30, 1892, Drawer No., Job No."--purple stamp, lower right corner, date in ms., in ink. "Case No. 406s Sheet No. 5437s"--purple stamp, lower right corner, numbers in ms., in ink. The Peru operated for Pacific Mail between 1892 and 1919; built for PMSSCO by Union Iron Works in 1891-92; she was the second Pacific Mail vessel to carry this name. Focus of item: Peru (1892-1919).

    priJHK 00143

  • P.M.S.S. Peru : passenger plan

    P.M.S.S. Peru : passenger plan

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    The sheet shows plans for two full decks, not identified, and steerage on the Peru; the deck plans show passenger accommodations, along with the dining saloon, social hall, smoking room and other amenities. Hand drawn on vellum; some color. "P.M.S.S. Peru. Passenger Plan"--title in the center of the drawing. "Scale 3/32 inch = one foot"--scale given. "Case No. 406s Sheet No. 5444s"--purple stamp, lower right corner, numbers in ms., in ink; stamp and the case number are the same as the one found on priJHK 00143, indicating the origin of the drawing is Union Iron Works Co., San Francisco. The Peru operated for Pacific Mail between 1892 and 1919; built for PMSSCO by Union Iron Works in 1891-92; she was the second Pacific Mail vessel to carry this name. Focus of item: Peru (1892-1919).

    priJHK 00144

  • Proposed re-arrangement of P.M.S.S. Peru : lengthened 50 ft. in way of Fire Room

    Proposed re-arrangement of P.M.S.S. Peru : lengthened 50 ft. in way of Fire Room

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    "Proposed re-arrangement of P.M.S.S. Peru : lengthened 50 ft. in way of Fire Room"--title at top of sheet. The drawing shows a profile and the six decks of the Peru . "1/16" = 1 foot"--scale given. In the lower right hand corner is a case/sheet number, "1464-42149." "Peru"--on verso, in ms., in pencil. "Don"--on verso, in ms., in red pencil. Unknown as to when the copy was made. The Peru operated for Pacific Mail between 1892 and 1919; built for PMSSCO by Union Iron Works in 1891-92; she was the second Pacific Mail vessel to carry this name. Focus of item: Peru (1892-1919).

    priJHK 00147

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    S.S. Peru: capacities of holds, bunkers, stores, etc

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    Companies: Union Iron Works Co. (San Francisco) ; Pacific Mail Steamship Company

    priJHK 00143