FOR SALE:
At Southport, T. B. All that piece or parcel of land belonging to the late Richard Seward, consisting of four or more acres of land. Waterfront suitable for carrying on fishing business or the building of boats or schooners. Apply to Mrs. James Yetman, 26 Howley Ave., Corner Brook West.
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Reprinted from the Western Star, February 28, 1947
Will Hunt Seals The Lady Macdonald, recently completed sister ship of the Linda May, is to sail to the seal fishery this spring under the house flag of Bowring Brothers Limited, who also will send the Ice Hunter and the steamship Eagle. The Lady Macdonald has recently finished outfitting in St. John’s! Equipped with the latest steering gear, and powered by a 240 h.p. Fairbanks Morse engine, the 200 ton motor ship is to be commanded by Captain Ralph Smith, with Captain Gus Carter of Greenspond second in command, and will carry a crew of 30. She has capacity for 10 to 12 thousand seal pelts. |
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Transcribed by Wanda Garrett, February 2015
Updated April 2016
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