Shipping In Bridgewater Nova Scotia, Canada LaHave River 1899

How Big is 2500 tons, how small is 50 tons. I have no idea, but I can say this, in checking out the Bluenose II, she as a tonnage of around 225 tons, so that may give you an idea for comparison purposes.

1. May 8, 1899 - Barqt "Addie Morrill". 595 tons hailing from Boston. Captain King, from New York bound to Bridgewater to load lumber for Buenos Ayres. Anchored off Getsons Cove. Pilotage 7 dollars.
   
   
2. May 18, 1899 - Barqt "Antigua". 753 tons hailing from Windsor, Nova Scotia. Capt Parker from New York bound to Bridgewater to load lumber for Buenos Ayres. Anchored off Conquerall Bank. Pilotage 12 dollars.
   
   
3. August 2, 1899 - Barque "Alexander Black". 575 tons hailing from St. John NB. Captain Buck from Philadelphia bound to Bridgewater to load lumber for Bosario. Anchored off Millers Point. Pilotage 12 dollars.

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