Maritime History of the Great Lakes

The Value of Naval Hulks

Publication
New York Times, September 25, 1883
Description
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THE VALUE OF NAVAL HULKS
Good Offers for Decayed and Useless war Ships

Washington, Sept. 24. - Proposals were opened at the Navy Department to-day for the purchase of certain vessels whose names have been stricken from the navy register and whose sale is thought to be for the best interests of the United States. The bids were as follows:

.... Wooden sailing ship New Orleans, at Sacket's Harbor - Appraised value $200; Alfred Wilkinson Jr., Syracuse, $427.50. ...

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Same report in: Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N.Y., November 21, 1883.
Date of Original
September 25, 1883
Subject(s)
New Orleans (Frigate)
Local identifier
GLN.4023
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Sackets Harbor
    New York, United States
    Latitude: 43.94923 Longitude: -76.12076
Donor
Richard Palmer
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The Value of Naval Hulks