Shipping In Bridgewater
Nova Scotia, Canada
LaHave River
1918


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. July 21, 1918 - Steamer "Strathlorne" 77 tons hailing from Halifax. Captain Cooper, from Halifax bound to LaHave River ports with general cargo. Steamed to Dayspring. Pilotage 8 dollars.

  2. August 19, 1918 - Schooner "Quetay" 123 tons hailing from St. John, N.B. Captain Doucette, from Boston bound to Bridgewater to to load lumber for Boston. Anchored off Bull Rock. Pilotage 8 dollars.

  3. August 24, 1918 - Schooner "Puritan" 111 tons hailing from Boston. Captain Doucette, from Boston via Boothlay, bound to Bridgewater to to load lumber for Havana. Sailed to wharf at Bridgewater. Pilotage 15 dollars.
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