Shipping In Bridgewater Nova Scotia, Canada LaHave River 1901

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 24, 1901 - Iron Barque "Fortuna". 633 tons hailing from Grimstad, Norway. Capt. Arntsen from Plymouth, Great Britain bound to Bridgewater to load lumber for Buenos Ayres. Anchored off Conquerall Bank. Pilotage 16 dollars.
   
   
2. August 17, 1901 - Tern Schooner "Georgia" 291 tons hailing from St. John, New Brunswick. Capt. Longmire from Digby, NS bound to Bridgewater to load lumber for Cienfuegos. Sailed to wharf at Bridgewater. Pilotage 12 dollars.
   
   
3. October 20, 1901 - Tern Schooner "Benjamin C Cromwell". 536 tons hailing from Portland Maine. Capt Jones from Portland bound to Bridgewater to load lumber for Buenos Ayres. Anchored off Conquerall Bank. Pilotage 12 dollars.

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