MDPOD - Masson du Parc Online Database

Historical Marine data from the Global South (1720-1730)
4-OCEANS ERC funded project
4-OCEANS Logo
Archives nationales de France

Search the Masson du Parc Online Database

Search for specific terms, observations, or notes mentioned in the data remarks field.
⌘/Ctrl + click to select multiple
⌘/Ctrl + click to select multiple
⌘/Ctrl + click to select multiple
⌘/Ctrl + click to select multiple
⌘/Ctrl + click to select multiple
⌘/Ctrl + click to select multiple
⌘/Ctrl + click to select multiple
⌘/Ctrl + click to select multiple

Quick Search Suggestions

📥 Download All Records (1,185)
📨 Received (616) 📤 Sent (569) 🐟 Fish (538) 🦐 Invertebrates (266) 🐋 Marine Mammals (178) 🎣 Fishing (389) 🍳 Consumption (142) 💰 Price (25) 🌿 Tamarind (1) 🧂 Salting (102) ☀️ Drying (9) 🎯 Fishing Nets (38)
Currently selected filters:
Document Type: Sent

Search Results

📍 Showing 569 locations on map (from 569 total records)
Found 569 records - Filters: ReferenceType: Sent
Showing records 421 - 440 of 569
📥 Export Filtered Results as CSV

Porifera - "Sea Sponge" - [FR: Eponge]

ID: 1028 | ID2: 69
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Eponge
Vernacular Name: Sea Sponge
Scientific Name: Porifera
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Fishing Techniques & Equipment
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Author wants to know what equipment is used for this type of fishery.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.
Source: Levant (10)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Acipenser sturio - "Sturgeon" - [FR: Esturgeon]

ID: 1029 | ID2: 69
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Esturgeon
Vernacular Name: Sturgeon
Scientific Name: Acipenser sturio
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Fishing
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Is this species found and fished in the area. Is it a regular catch or accidental.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.
Source: Levant (10)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Salmo salar - "Salmon" - [FR: Saumon]

ID: 1030 | ID2: 69
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Saumon
Vernacular Name: Salmon
Scientific Name: Salmo salar
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Fishing
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Is this species found and fished in the area. Is it a regular catch or accidental.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.
Source: Levant (10)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Salmoninae - "Trout" - [FR: Truite]

ID: 1031 | ID2: 69
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Truite
Vernacular Name: Trout
Scientific Name: Salmoninae
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Fishing
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Is this species found and fished in the area. Is it a regular catch or accidental.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.
Source: Levant (10)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Cetacea - "Whale" - [FR: Baleine]

ID: 1032 | ID2: 69
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Baleine
Vernacular Name: Whale
Scientific Name: Cetacea
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Fishing
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Are whale seen and caught in the Syrian sea, are they sometimes found on the beaches.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.
Source: Levant (10)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Phocoena phocoena - "Porpoise" - [FR: Marsouin]

ID: 1033 | ID2: 69
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Marsouin
Vernacular Name: Porpoise
Scientific Name: Phocoena phocoena
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Fishing
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Are porpoise found and fished in the area.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.
Source: Levant (10)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Phocoena phocoena - "Porpoise" - [FR: Marsouin]

ID: 1034 | ID2: 69
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Marsouin
Vernacular Name: Porpoise
Scientific Name: Phocoena phocoena
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Consumption, Use & Preparations
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Is porpoise flesh used as meat and consumed by the inhabitants of the region.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.
Source: Levant (10)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Phocoena phocoena - "Porpoise" - [FR: Marsouin]

ID: 1035 | ID2: 69
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Marsouin
Vernacular Name: Porpoise
Scientific Name: Phocoena phocoena
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Fishing Techniques & Equipment
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
What fishing techniques are used for this species.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.
Source: Levant (10)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Unknown - "Mermaids/Mermen" - [FR: Sirene/Tritons]

ID: 1036 | ID2: 69
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Sirene/Tritons
Vernacular Name: Mermaids/Mermen
Scientific Name: Unknown
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Observation
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Are marine monsters sometimes seen off the coasts of Alexandrette.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.
Source: Levant (10)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

"Triton" - [FR: Triton]

ID: 1037 | ID2: 69
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Triton
Vernacular Name: Triton
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Observation
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Is the marine monster known as triton seen in the area.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.
Source: Levant (10)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

"Mermaid" - [FR: Sirene]

ID: 1038 | ID2: 69
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Sirene
Vernacular Name: Mermaid
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Observation
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Is the marine monster known as mermaids or siren seen in the area.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.
Source: Levant (10)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

"Ambergris" - [FR: Ambergris]

ID: 1039 | ID2: 69
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Ambergris
Vernacular Name: Ambergris
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Observation
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Is ambergris sometimes found in the area and whether there is a notion of where it comes from.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.
Source: Levant (10)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Gadus morhua - "Cod" - [FR: Morue]

ID: 1040 | ID2: 69
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Morue
Vernacular Name: Cod
Scientific Name: Gadus morhua
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Fishing
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Is cod fished in the area. Is it known or unknown to the people of the region.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.
Source: Levant (10)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Mollusca - "Shellfish" - [FR: Coquillage]

ID: 1041 | ID2: 70
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Coquillage
Vernacular Name: Shellfish
Scientific Name: Mollusca
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Fishing
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
If the coasts of Syria and those around Alexandretta are rich in various species of shellfish.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Rocky Shores and Shellfish. If the coasts of Syria and those around Alexandretta are rich in various species of shellfish. Which are the most prized species and which are collected in greatest abundance for the nourishment of the Syrians living by the sea, and whether these rocks are used for fishing. Whether large Meo pines [?], mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands. If coral is fished off the coast of Syria, its quality should be noted, and if it is fished, a description should be made, noting everything that may be relevant. If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coasts and in the seas of Syria, particularly on the coasts of Alexandretta.If these birds are fished specifically, as is done with eider ducks in several bays of the Ponant Seas. If the seaweeds known as kelp [Algae] and Goesmon [Algae] are of any use on the coasts of Syria, indicate how they may be used by the coastal inhabitants. A description of the clothing and equipment of Syrian fishermen, to be added to that of fishermen from other nations. The person responsible for responding to this memorandum is requested to supplement it with anything that may have been omitted from the questions and requests that have just been made on this subject, to do so with knowledge and without complacency, and as accurately as possible, to communicate also what he can ascertain by himself or through a faithful report from curious and interested parties on this subject, so as to use only certain, consistent and proven facts in a general history of fishing, on which we have been working for several years.
Source: Levant (11)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Mollusca - "Shellfish" - [FR: Coquillage]

ID: 1042 | ID2: 70
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Coquillage
Vernacular Name: Shellfish
Scientific Name: Mollusca
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Consumption, Use & Preparations
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Which are the most prized species and which are collected in greatest abundance for the nourishment of the Syrians living by the sea
📖 Full Translated Text:
Rocky Shores and Shellfish. If the coasts of Syria and those around Alexandretta are rich in various species of shellfish. Which are the most prized species and which are collected in greatest abundance for the nourishment of the Syrians living by the sea, and whether these rocks are used for fishing. Whether large Meo pines [?], mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands. If coral is fished off the coast of Syria, its quality should be noted, and if it is fished, a description should be made, noting everything that may be relevant. If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coasts and in the seas of Syria, particularly on the coasts of Alexandretta.If these birds are fished specifically, as is done with eider ducks in several bays of the Ponant Seas. If the seaweeds known as kelp [Algae] and Goesmon [Algae] are of any use on the coasts of Syria, indicate how they may be used by the coastal inhabitants. A description of the clothing and equipment of Syrian fishermen, to be added to that of fishermen from other nations. The person responsible for responding to this memorandum is requested to supplement it with anything that may have been omitted from the questions and requests that have just been made on this subject, to do so with knowledge and without complacency, and as accurately as possible, to communicate also what he can ascertain by himself or through a faithful report from curious and interested parties on this subject, so as to use only certain, consistent and proven facts in a general history of fishing, on which we have been working for several years.
Source: Levant (11)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

"Mother Of Pearl" - [FR: Nacre]

ID: 1043 | ID2: 70
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Nacre
Vernacular Name: Mother Of Pearl
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Fishing
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Whether mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Rocky Shores and Shellfish. If the coasts of Syria and those around Alexandretta are rich in various species of shellfish. Which are the most prized species and which are collected in greatest abundance for the nourishment of the Syrians living by the sea, and whether these rocks are used for fishing. Whether large Meo pines [?], mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands. If coral is fished off the coast of Syria, its quality should be noted, and if it is fished, a description should be made, noting everything that may be relevant. If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coasts and in the seas of Syria, particularly on the coasts of Alexandretta.If these birds are fished specifically, as is done with eider ducks in several bays of the Ponant Seas. If the seaweeds known as kelp [Algae] and Goesmon [Algae] are of any use on the coasts of Syria, indicate how they may be used by the coastal inhabitants. A description of the clothing and equipment of Syrian fishermen, to be added to that of fishermen from other nations. The person responsible for responding to this memorandum is requested to supplement it with anything that may have been omitted from the questions and requests that have just been made on this subject, to do so with knowledge and without complacency, and as accurately as possible, to communicate also what he can ascertain by himself or through a faithful report from curious and interested parties on this subject, so as to use only certain, consistent and proven facts in a general history of fishing, on which we have been working for several years.
Source: Levant (11)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Mytilus edulis - "Mussel" - [FR: Moule]

ID: 1044 | ID2: 70
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Moule
Vernacular Name: Mussel
Scientific Name: Mytilus edulis
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Observation
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
Whether mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Rocky Shores and Shellfish. If the coasts of Syria and those around Alexandretta are rich in various species of shellfish. Which are the most prized species and which are collected in greatest abundance for the nourishment of the Syrians living by the sea, and whether these rocks are used for fishing. Whether large Meo pines [?], mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands. If coral is fished off the coast of Syria, its quality should be noted, and if it is fished, a description should be made, noting everything that may be relevant. If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coasts and in the seas of Syria, particularly on the coasts of Alexandretta.If these birds are fished specifically, as is done with eider ducks in several bays of the Ponant Seas. If the seaweeds known as kelp [Algae] and Goesmon [Algae] are of any use on the coasts of Syria, indicate how they may be used by the coastal inhabitants. A description of the clothing and equipment of Syrian fishermen, to be added to that of fishermen from other nations. The person responsible for responding to this memorandum is requested to supplement it with anything that may have been omitted from the questions and requests that have just been made on this subject, to do so with knowledge and without complacency, and as accurately as possible, to communicate also what he can ascertain by himself or through a faithful report from curious and interested parties on this subject, so as to use only certain, consistent and proven facts in a general history of fishing, on which we have been working for several years.
Source: Levant (11)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Coralanthura - "Coral" - [FR: Corail]

ID: 1045 | ID2: 70
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Corail
Vernacular Name: Coral
Scientific Name: Coralanthura
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Observation
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
If coral is fished off the coast of Syria, its quality should be noted, and if it is fished, a description should be made, noting everything that may be relevant.
📖 Full Translated Text:
Rocky Shores and Shellfish. If the coasts of Syria and those around Alexandretta are rich in various species of shellfish. Which are the most prized species and which are collected in greatest abundance for the nourishment of the Syrians living by the sea, and whether these rocks are used for fishing. Whether large Meo pines [?], mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands. If coral is fished off the coast of Syria, its quality should be noted, and if it is fished, a description should be made, noting everything that may be relevant. If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coasts and in the seas of Syria, particularly on the coasts of Alexandretta.If these birds are fished specifically, as is done with eider ducks in several bays of the Ponant Seas. If the seaweeds known as kelp [Algae] and Goesmon [Algae] are of any use on the coasts of Syria, indicate how they may be used by the coastal inhabitants. A description of the clothing and equipment of Syrian fishermen, to be added to that of fishermen from other nations. The person responsible for responding to this memorandum is requested to supplement it with anything that may have been omitted from the questions and requests that have just been made on this subject, to do so with knowledge and without complacency, and as accurately as possible, to communicate also what he can ascertain by himself or through a faithful report from curious and interested parties on this subject, so as to use only certain, consistent and proven facts in a general history of fishing, on which we have been working for several years.
Source: Levant (11)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Ostreidae - "Oyster" - [FR: Huitre]

ID: 1046 | ID2: 70
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Huitre
Vernacular Name: Oyster
Scientific Name: Ostreidae
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Observation
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good
📖 Full Translated Text:
Rocky Shores and Shellfish. If the coasts of Syria and those around Alexandretta are rich in various species of shellfish. Which are the most prized species and which are collected in greatest abundance for the nourishment of the Syrians living by the sea, and whether these rocks are used for fishing. Whether large Meo pines [?], mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands. If coral is fished off the coast of Syria, its quality should be noted, and if it is fished, a description should be made, noting everything that may be relevant. If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coasts and in the seas of Syria, particularly on the coasts of Alexandretta.If these birds are fished specifically, as is done with eider ducks in several bays of the Ponant Seas. If the seaweeds known as kelp [Algae] and Goesmon [Algae] are of any use on the coasts of Syria, indicate how they may be used by the coastal inhabitants. A description of the clothing and equipment of Syrian fishermen, to be added to that of fishermen from other nations. The person responsible for responding to this memorandum is requested to supplement it with anything that may have been omitted from the questions and requests that have just been made on this subject, to do so with knowledge and without complacency, and as accurately as possible, to communicate also what he can ascertain by himself or through a faithful report from curious and interested parties on this subject, so as to use only certain, consistent and proven facts in a general history of fishing, on which we have been working for several years.
Source: Levant (11)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗

Mytilus edulis - "Mussel" - [FR: Moule]

ID: 1047 | ID2: 70
Document Type: Sent
Original French Name: Moule
Vernacular Name: Mussel
Scientific Name: Mytilus edulis
Location: ?skenderun, Syria
Region: Mediterranean
Ocean: Atlantic
Year: 1723
Data Type: Observation
📝 Data Remarks / Observations:
If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good
📖 Full Translated Text:
Rocky Shores and Shellfish. If the coasts of Syria and those around Alexandretta are rich in various species of shellfish. Which are the most prized species and which are collected in greatest abundance for the nourishment of the Syrians living by the sea, and whether these rocks are used for fishing. Whether large Meo pines [?], mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands. If coral is fished off the coast of Syria, its quality should be noted, and if it is fished, a description should be made, noting everything that may be relevant. If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coasts and in the seas of Syria, particularly on the coasts of Alexandretta.If these birds are fished specifically, as is done with eider ducks in several bays of the Ponant Seas. If the seaweeds known as kelp [Algae] and Goesmon [Algae] are of any use on the coasts of Syria, indicate how they may be used by the coastal inhabitants. A description of the clothing and equipment of Syrian fishermen, to be added to that of fishermen from other nations. The person responsible for responding to this memorandum is requested to supplement it with anything that may have been omitted from the questions and requests that have just been made on this subject, to do so with knowledge and without complacency, and as accurately as possible, to communicate also what he can ascertain by himself or through a faithful report from curious and interested parties on this subject, so as to use only certain, consistent and proven facts in a general history of fishing, on which we have been working for several years.
Source: Levant (11)
Recorded By: Emma Millet
Original Document: View Source ↗