John A. Torrance (Schooner), 25 Apr 1855

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Full Text: SCHOONER FOR SALE
The subscribers will sell at Auction on Tuesday the 24th, April, two thirds of the schooner " JOHN A. TORRANCE " now laying at Helliwell's Wharf, with all her sails and rigging &c. This vessel has been almost entirely rebuilt withing the last two years, and is capable of carrying 2,200 barrels of flour and 9,500 bushels of wheat. Alex Murray, Thos. Clarkson, Assignees.
Toronto Globe
Friday, April 17 1855

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SALE of schooner JOHN A. TORRENCE at an auction, the schooner was knocked down to Capt. McDonald for $1,000.
Toronto Globe
April 25, 1855

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Fore & Aft Schooner J.A. TORRANCE, of 126 tons. Built at Wellington Square 1841. Owned by Tottance & Co. Home port, Toronto, present Captain McDonald. Rebuilt Bronte, 1853. Class, A 1. Value £1,400.
Register of British Shipping
Inland Waters, 1854

NOTE - Renamed JOHN A. McDONALD after 1860
Media Type: Text; Newspaper
Item Type: Clippings
Notes: vessel auctioned
Date of Original: 1855
Subject(s): Schooners
John A. Torrance (Schooner)
Local identifier: McN.E.4200
Language of Item: English
Donor: William R. McNeil
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