Maritime Insurance Policy, Newport Insurance Company, Newport, Rhode Island, June 10, 1806


Insurance policy No. 1486 issued by the Newport Insurance Company of Providence, Rhode Island on June 10, 1806. This hand-laid paper document (approximately 14 1/2 x 19 inches) insures a vessel under construction in Georgia, destined for New York, owned by Augustus Chace and others from Freetown, Massachusetts. The policy covers the vessel and cargo for fifteen thousand dollars. The policy is signed by Samuel Elam, president.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Newport Insurance Company
  • Elam, Samuel

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Oversize Box 4, Folder 7