Site Updated: February 27, 2003
Shipping In Bridgewater
Nova Scotia, Canada
LaHave River
1899-1925

In the first part of the 1900's, the port in Bridgewater was a busy community, with the port hosting a wide variety of International ships. While cleaning out our attic several years ago, we came upon the handwritten journal of Harry Mosher, who was the pilot in the LaHave for all those years. Below is a true copy of those records, listing all the ships that came to the LaHave River during that first quarter century. The opening page, shown to the right says:

May 1, 1899 - "In this book will be found a complete list of the vessels that were piloted in the LaHave River by us after this date. Before this date the correct account of vessels were not kept" ~ Harry Mosher.

The small, black hardcovered book (4 1/2" x 7 " ) has been donated by us to the DesBrisay Museum in Bridgewater, for all to enjoy.

               ~Sandra & Joe Mailman


Select the Year


1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912

1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925

Note: When reviewing the ships that arrived in the LaHave River, we first thought when it listed the Captain followed by "from", that it was the home of the Captain, however after reviewing the entire records, the "from" location is where the vessel came from before arriving in the LaHave River.


Some old Pictures - Click Here


Many people have viewed this site and enjoyed the pictures and data we have placed here. One such person was Bruce Boehner, West LaHave, who called me and indicated how much he enjoyed the site. He then broke the news to me of his wonderful collection of old photographs and postcards from years in the past. Of course he wants to share them with you and finally we got together and scanned these pictures for you all to enjoy. Just click on the button below and enjoy this new found collection of the LaHave River activity.This section added March 4, 2002

Click Here for a Glimpse of the Past



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