Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Lapwing (Yacht), 1 Sep 1829

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On Tuesday last, a race took place between the sail boat LAPWING, owned by Wm. Love & Co., Wm. Hall, master, and the FLASH, belonging to G. Southwick, of Erie, Pa., S. Cumming, master, on a bet of $50, from Buffalo harbor, to Point Abino, a distance of 12 miles. The LAPWING won by about 4 miles. This excellent boat is emplyed by Love & Co. as a ferry boat between this and Fort Erie.
      Buffalo Patriot
      September 1, 1829 3-3

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Media Type
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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
race
Date of Original
1829
Subject(s)
Yachts
Lapwing (Yacht)
Local identifier
McN.E.498
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Lapwing (Yacht), 1 Sep 1829