Travel Diaries and Journals

Travel Diaries and Journals

Pages That Mention Fort Gloucester

Abstract log of the E. I. Ship Clarence, 1864-1891.

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p. 71

Decr [December] 2nd

Finished discharging the outward bound cargo having been much delayed for the want of cargo boats so many having been destroyed in the hurricane.

Decr [December] 9th

Completed receiving a cargo of seeds 600 tons for London & Coolie stores.

Decr [December] 18th

The ship was towed by the "[Simla]" steamer to the Coolie wharf (for 300 ks)

Decr [December] 19th

Received on board 515 coolie Imigrants equal to 456 adults for Demerara at 2 PM The Flood tide making proceeded down the river in tow of the steamer tug "Alexandra" Mr. Fosbery pilot in charge off Fort Gloucester in 8 1/2 fms [fathoms] & veered to 25 fms [fathoms] Draft of water 17.7 Ford [Forward] aft 17.10

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