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US, Admiralty Records, Key West, 1829-1911 record example

US, Admiralty Records, Key West, 1829-1911

Records: 11,807Complete: 100%

These records cover prize, ransom, and salvage cases; suits to establish title to a ship independent of possession of the ship; possessory actions to recover ships; and a variety of maritime contracts and torts. The Key West court was open year-round for admiralty and maritime litigation relating to the Caribbean and Florida keys.

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Example Records

Case of the Schooner "Old Jack"
Case of the Schooner "Old Jack"
Alexander Roberts Etal Vs British Brig Eva And Cargo
Alexander Roberts Etal Vs British Brig Eva And Cargo
Charles Clarke, Et Al Vs The British Steamship Alvah And Cargo
Charles Clarke, Et Al Vs The British Steamship Alvah And Cargo

Source Information

Fold3, US, Admiralty Records, Key West, 1829-1911 ( : accessed September 25, 2023), database and images,

Publication Title
US, Admiralty Records, Key West, 1829-1911
Total Records
11,807Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Publication Number
M1360
Record Group
21
Published on Fold3
02 Nov 2007
Last Updated
14 Aug 2012
Description
NARA M1360. Admiralty final record books, 1829-1911, created by the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida and its predecessors.