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Editorial
January 25, 1827
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Editorial suggests stationing US revenue cutters in winter to aid distressed vessels, benefiting government revenue from high duties on imports more than private owners.
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Would it not be best for the Revenue Cutters to be stationed in the winter season, where they would be most likely to be able to render assistance to vessels which might be wrecked, or approaching the shore in distress? The United States by their imposts, have an interest in most vessels far superior to that of an insured owner—as the duties range from 25 to over 100 per cent. By the preservation of the property from wreck, waste, loss or plunder, they would save for themselves from an eighth to half or more of the value, with but little additional expense. [Bos. Pall.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Revenue Cutters
Vessel Assistance
Imposts
Duties
Winter Stationing
What entities or persons were involved?
United States
Revenue Cutters
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Stationing Revenue Cutters For Winter Vessel Assistance
Stance / Tone
Advisory On Efficient Use Of Revenue Cutters For Rescue
Key Figures
United States
Revenue Cutters
Key Arguments
Revenue Cutters Should Be Stationed In Winter Where They Can Assist Wrecked Or Distressed Vessels
United States Has Greater Interest In Vessels Than Insured Owners Due To High Impost Duties (25 100%)
Preserving Property From Wreck Saves The Us Significant Value (Eighth To Half Or More) With Little Additional Expense