Navigating the Lower Saint Lawrence in the 19th Century.
 
Quebec Gazette #2259 11/08/1808 Page 3, Col. 1C.
 
      Brig Speedwell, Captain Dunn, Master, from Madeira with wine, is cast away at Metis.  
 
 
Quebec Gazette #2261 25/08/1808 Page 2, Col. 3C.
 
 BY AUCTION. 
      By William Burns, on Friday next the 26th instant on Messrs. Monro and Bell's wharf, for the benefit of the underwriters and others concerned, at one o'clock.
    The hull of brig Speedwell, as she now lays, or did lay, stranded at Metis. Also, such part of her materials as have been saved, consisting in rigging, sails, &c. &c.
    On Wednesday the 31st. instant, will be sold at his auction room, at one o'clock, a large quantity of newly imported dry goods.
 
 
 
Quebec Gazette #2264. 15/09/1808. Page 2, Col. 3T.
 
      Ship Dawson, James Davidson, Master, stranded between Goose and Crane Islands 4 days passage.  
 
 
Quebec Gazette #2266. 29/09/1808. Page 6, Col. 4B.
 
      September 22nd. Arrival. Brig Speedwell stranded at Metis, Lawson Dunn, Master, from Madeira, 12 weeks passage, addressed to Mr. Charles Hunter, cargo wine and vinegar.  
 
 
Quebec Gazette #2268. 13/10/1808. Page 3, Col. 3C.
 
      Arrival. Ship Ephron, (wrecked on White Island) from Liverpool, sailed 21st August, cargo salt and coals, one passenger.  
 
 
Quebec Gazette #2269. 20/10/1808. Page 3, Col. 1C
 
      By William Burns, on Friday next the 21st instant on the Queen's wharf, for the benefit of the underwriters and others concerned, at one o'clock:  
 
G. R. Bossé©2001-05 Page 5 Chapter 1808

outline Table of Contents Next

1