Portage Bill of the Ship Cleopatra

Date1768

Event TypeReceipt of Funds

DescriptionRecord of Portage Bill of the Ship Cleopatra. Bill shows the wages paid to each member of a ship’s crew upon completion of the voyage. This bill also notes the time when each member joined and left the voyage and their position on the ship. Of the fifteen crew members, seven are identified as sailors. Sampson Lechiel and Amos Cotton are "Indian" Sailors and are paid less than other members. Watters Hammars is listed as captain, Peter Marshall is listed as 1st Hand, and James Hammond is listed as 2nd hand.