Shipping In Bridgewater Nova Scotia, Canada LaHave River 1904

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 25, 1904 - Schooner "Lena" 105 tons hailing from St Johns Newfoundland. Captain Souper from Carbonear bound to Dayspring shipyard to be repaired. Pilotage 4 dollars.
   
   
2. July 12, 1904 - Iron Barque "Glendovey". 569 tons hailing from Yarmouth, N.S. Captain Larkin from New York bound to Bridgewater to load lumber for Buenos Ayres. Anchored off Millers Point. Pilotage 10 dollars.
   
   
3. July 20, 1904 - Tern Schooner "Wentworth". 328 tons hailing from St John, N.B. Captain Priddle from Savannah, Ga. bound to Bridgewater with anchored cargo of hard pine. Anchored off Spectacle Islands. Pilotage 6 dollars.
   
   
4. September 9, 1904 - Tern Schooner Keewaydin". 182 tons hailing from Parrsboro, N.S. Captain Salter from Perth Amboy bound to Bridgewater with a cargo of coal. Anchored off Getson's Cove. Pilotage 5 dollars.
   
   
5. September 15, 1904 - Steamer "Nether Holme". 1285 tons hailing from Maryport, G.B. Captain Gorley from Maryport bound to Bridgewater with a cargo of rails. Anchored off Conquerall Bank. Pilotage 30 dollars. Click Here for Photograph

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