| Three vessels were lost this year, one in the Bay of St.
Lawrence, and two in the shore fishery, as follows: Schooner
Champion, Webb, master; lost in the Bay of St.
Lawrence, in October. Crew saved. Owned by James Mansfield & Sons and others. Valued
at $1,800; insured for $1,500.
Schooner Ocean Nymph, Capt. Samuel
Elwell, Jr., run down by ship Sarah Jane, off Cape Cod,
May 2d. Crew saved. Owned by master and others. Valued at $4,000; insured for $3,500.
Schooner Mary A. Taylor, Benjamin
Taylor, master; cod fishery, lost in Chatham harbor, April 19th. Owned by Messrs.
Grover & Steele. Valued at $4,200; insured for $3,800. |
