There were three vessels and ten lives lost this year in
the mackerel fishery, as follows: Schooner Byron.
Schooner Henrietta, lost in the
Bay of St. Lawrence in September. Crew saved. Owned by Gaffney & Davis. Valued at
$1,000; insured for $800.
Schooner Branch, also lost in Bay
of St. Lawrence. Crew saved. Owned by Richard Friend & Sons. Valued at $1,500; insured
for $1,200. |