S. R. Fowle Company: Coastal Trade and Schooners

Record #:

2628

Author(s):

Merriman, Ann

Abstract:

Schooners figured prominently in the state's water commerce during the 18th and 19th Centuries. Records of the S. R. Fowle Company of Washington provide important information on the use of these vessels for commerce.

Source:

Tributaries (NoCar Ref VK 24 N8 T74), Vol. Issue 5, Oct 1995, p22-27, il, f

Subject(s):

Schooners; Coastwise shipping; Shipping--Accounting; Washington (N.C.)--History