| 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. |
