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Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
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On July 11, 1790, a small two-mast boat capsized off Sheldon's Shoals on the Connecticut River, about 16 miles upriver from New London, drowning two men. One victim identified as James Harker of New York; 10-12 large keys found on board.
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On Sunday 11th of July 1790, a small two mast boat off Sheldon's shoals, up Connecticut river, about 16 miles, upset, on board of which were two men, who were very fortunately drowned as the boat sunk, since which the boat and two men were taken up. It appears that James Harker, of New-York, is one, supposed to be the man that married a wife in New-London, and moved to New-York; there were found on board amongst the ballast, 10 or 12 large keys fitted for store locks of different kinds.
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Connecticut River Near Sheldon's Shoals
Event Date
Sunday 11th Of July 1790
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two men drowned; boat and bodies recovered
Event Details
A small two-mast boat upset off Sheldon's shoals, up Connecticut River, about 16 miles; two men on board drowned as the boat sunk; James Harker of New-York identified as one victim, possibly married in New-London; 10 or 12 large keys for store locks found amongst the ballast.