Statement of E. W. Metcalf, Builder of Ship Delphine (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781175821508)

This is the "Statement of E.W. Metcalf, Builder of Ship Delphine," presented before the United States Congress House Committee on the Judiciary in 1876. The document contains the testimony of Eliab W. Metcalf, a shipbuilder, likely pertaining to legal or regulatory matters concerning the ship 'Delphine'. This historical document offers insights into 19th-century shipbuilding practices, maritime law, and congressional proceedings related to naval and commercial vessels.

Researchers of maritime history, legal scholars, and those interested in 19th-century American industrial and governmental affairs will find this statement a valuable primary source. The document sheds light on the intricacies of shipbuilding and the regulatory environment in which it operated, providing a detailed account from a key figure in the construction of the 'Delphine'.

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