Arentz Severin Knudsen's last ship - Tordenskjold?
Started by jwknudsen · 2010-09-25
jwknudsen · 2010-09-25#1
I'm searching for information about Arentz Severin Knudsen and his last ship. The final entry in the Arendal hovedrulle shows him signed onto Tordenskjold August 14, 1886.
http://www.norwayheritage.com/gallery/gallery.asp?action=viewimage&categoryid=&text=&imageid=2009&box=&shownew=on
I've had many hits for the name Tordenskjold, but this entry falls in the same time period and port:
http://www.norsk-sjofartsmuseum.no/mh/index.php?subkat=register1®ister=1&skipsnavn=Tordenskjold&skipsforere=&byggested=Arendal&sok=S%F8k
Unfortunately, I've been unable to learn more about this particular ship, or its 1892 sinking referenced in the link. I'm seeking any information, either confirming that this is in fact Arentz Severin's ship, or pointing me toward the correct one.
The 1886 Arendal hovedrulle entry and a New York church register entry from 1892 are the latest documentary evidence I've found. Arentz did not appear in the 1900 Hisøy census, and Mathelde, his wife, was not noted as a widow. Relatives in Hisøy have found no references to his death in their church books, nor have I found any entries in New York City registers.
I would be very grateful for any further information about Arentz Severin Knudsen.
Thanks for your assistance.