This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jsiemon Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.baltimorecity/8063.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lois, A Google search found this web site that lists an SS Northern Light, chartered by the War Department from 1862-65. It may not be the same ship (ship names were reused often), but it could be. You might search Google and newspaper archives for other info. Also, check the "Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies" at http://digital.library.cornell.edu/m/moawar/ofre.html Lastly, the National Archives has all the Federal Records and most likely has information, though it may not be online. Look at their web site to see what they have. Good luck. John Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.