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1847

 

There were three vessels lost this year, but fortunately no lives.

Schooner Delegate, Montgomery, Master; sunk on Georges, April 29th. Crew saved by schooner Talisman. Owned by Epes Sayward & Co. valued at $1,500; insured for $1,100.

Schooner Rio Grande, cod fishing, lost on Eastern Point, June 11th. Crew saved. Owned by Addison Gilbert, George Garland, and others. Valued at $3,500; insured for $3,200.

Schooner Balance, Francis Bennett, Master; in the freighting business, lost near Cape May, January 23d. Crew saved. Valued at $1,200; one-eighth insured for $150. Owned by the master, and others.

 

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