When was it published?

March 16, 1819 in The Portland Gazette

Domestic News March 16, 1819

The Portland Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cod Fisheries, Allowances Bill, Fishing Vessels, Tonnage Subsidies, Washington Legislation

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

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What is this article about?

A bill providing allowances to vessels in the cod fisheries was passed in Washington before adjournment, offering $3.50 per ton for boats 5-30 tons, $4 per ton for larger vessels up to $360 max, and $350 per ton for vessels with 10+ men employed 3-4 months.

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The Fisheries.—A letter from Washington of the 3d inst. from an unquestionable source of information says—"The bill respecting allowances to vessels employed in the Cod Fisheries was passed before the adjournment. By this bill $3.50 per ton is allowed to boats from 5 to 30 tons—vessels over 30 to receive $4 per ton, provided no vessel shall receive more than $360 for one fishing season, or allowance granted according to tonnage up to 90 tons—lastly, vessels carrying not less than 10 men and employed as aforesaid, less than 4 months, but not less than 3 months to be allowed 350 dollars per ton."—Newburyport Herald.

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Politics Economic Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Cod Fisheries Allowances Bill Fishing Vessels Tonnage Subsidies Washington Legislation

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

3d Inst.

Outcome

bill passed providing tonnage-based allowances up to $360 per season for cod fishing vessels, with specific rates for different sizes and crew/employment durations.

Event Details

Letter reports passage of bill on allowances for cod fisheries vessels: $3.50/ton for 5-30 ton boats, $4/ton for over 30 tons (max $360/season up to 90 tons), $350/ton for vessels with 10+ men employed 3-4 months.