This proved a most disastrous year to the Georges fishery,
resulting in the loss of four vessels and thirty-nine lives, as follows: Schooner William Wallace,
lost in February, with eight men..
Schooner Tuscany,
lost in March, with eight men.
Schooner Walter Scott,
lost in April, with eight men.
Schooner Specie,
lost the same month, with seven men. |