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Domestic News
February 22, 1821
The Alexandrian: A Commercial, Agricultural And Literary Journal
Alexandria, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
The ice boat John Burtus made a rapid trip from Athens to Albany, NY, on Friday before Feb. 7, covering 16 miles in 22 minutes with 10 persons aboard, described from Catskill.
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FAST SAILING.
KATSKILL, (N. Y.) FEB. 7. The Ice boat John Burtus, run from Athens, on Friday last, to Albany, in one hour and thirty two minutes, including a stop of fifteen minutes at New Baltimore, from which place to Albany, sixteen miles, she ran in twenty two minutes! This boat is of a triangular shape, with two parallel runners, a rudder, bowsprit, mainsail and jib. With a strong wind, it will sail with the greatest velocity, either before the wind or against it, with ten persons on board.
KATSKILL, (N. Y.) FEB. 7. The Ice boat John Burtus, run from Athens, on Friday last, to Albany, in one hour and thirty two minutes, including a stop of fifteen minutes at New Baltimore, from which place to Albany, sixteen miles, she ran in twenty two minutes! This boat is of a triangular shape, with two parallel runners, a rudder, bowsprit, mainsail and jib. With a strong wind, it will sail with the greatest velocity, either before the wind or against it, with ten persons on board.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Ice Boat
John Burtus
Hudson River
Fast Sailing
Athens Albany
Where did it happen?
Athens To Albany, Ny
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Athens To Albany, Ny
Event Date
Friday Last
Outcome
completed trip in one hour and thirty two minutes, including fifteen-minute stop; sixteen miles from new baltimore to albany in twenty two minutes; carried ten persons.
Event Details
The ice boat John Burtus ran from Athens to Albany, stopping at New Baltimore. The boat is triangular with two parallel runners, a rudder, bowsprit, mainsail, and jib, capable of high velocity with strong wind in either direction.