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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Case of the Schooner "Old Jack"
Alexander Roberts Etal Vs British Brig Eva 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
- 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.