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1838

 

There were four vessels lost this year, and four men, as follows:

Schooner Martha, a new- vessel, coming around from Essex, was capsized off Brace’s Cove in a violent squall. Adoniram Boyd, her owner, and Obed Pulcifer, with two others, whose names we could not ascertain, were lost. Valued at $2,000; uninsured.

Schooner Gentile, Gorham Riggs, Master; lost on Margaree Island, Bay of St. Lawrence, October 29th. Crew saved. Valued at $8,000; insurance of $2,000. Owned by the master and others.

Schooner Monticello, Burnham, Master; lost in the mackerel fishery. Crew saved. Owned by Richard Friend & Sons. Valued at $1,500; insured for $1,000.

Schooner Maid Of The Mill, lost off the coast of Maine. Crew saved. Owned by Tristram Griffin. Valued at $600; uninsured.

 

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