Maritime History of the Great Lakes

John Wesley (Schooner), 27 Aug 1857

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The schooner JOHN WESLEY, of Port Hope, Capt. Allwood in command, on May 2nd. 1857 left Port Hope and sailed to Labrador and fished, then returned to Toronto August 27th., with a good catch. This may be the first fish cargo to be brought in by a laker.
      Toront Globe
      August 27, 1857

Schooner JOHN WESLEY (C) of 53 tons. Built Oakville, 1838. Owned by George Alvard. Home port, Port Hope. Value $600. Class C 2 REMARKS -- Large repairs in 1854.
      Board of Lake Underwriters
      Lake Vessel Register, 1860
     

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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
fish story
Date of Original
1857
Subject(s)
Schooners
John Wesley (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.E.11031
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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John Wesley (Schooner), 27 Aug 1857