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August 9, 1810
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
During Thomas Jefferson's administration, a war vessel costing $40,000 was built and equipped at Oswego but could not exit the harbor due to a sandbar. It remains stranded, maintained at $100 monthly expense, serving as a cautionary tale for rulers.
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Democratic foresight During the administration of the great Jefferson, a vessel of war was built and completely equipped at Oswego, at the expence of $40,000. After she was finished, it was ascertained that there was a bar of sand across the harbor in which she was built, over which it was impossible for her to pass. There are at present one sailing master and two seamen on board of her, at the expence of 100 dollars a month to the United States. She now lies " high and dry" on the shore, perfectly useless and going fast to decay-a beacon to warn our wise rulers to constantly bear in mind the old adage of " Look ere you leap."--N. Y. Evening Post.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Oswego Vessel
Jefferson Administration
Sandbar Mishap
Government Waste
What entities or persons were involved?
Jefferson
Where did it happen?
Oswego
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Oswego
Event Date
During The Administration Of The Great Jefferson
Key Persons
Jefferson
Outcome
vessel stranded and useless, costing $100 monthly to maintain with one sailing master and two seamen, decaying on shore
Event Details
A vessel of war was built and equipped at Oswego for $40,000 but could not pass over a sandbar in the harbor; it now lies high and dry, serving as a warning to rulers