NRS-4700 | Pilot order books [Newcastle]

This series records date, time order lodged, vessel's name, from and to, time appointed, person the order was received by, and pilot the order was executed by. The first volume (34/3056) records harbour removals and departures only. Volume 34/3061 also contains a return, in pencil, recording, per month, for each pilot: the number of inwards and outwards sea pilotages and harbour removals performed, the total time actually engaged in attendance, total waiting time on pilot steamer, total time not actually employed, and total time overall. 1 Jul 1897-4 Feb 1921 (34/3056-61), 4 Apr 1926-6 Jul 1942 (34/3077 part). 7 vols (part). Note:This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.