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Domestic News
May 5, 1738
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
On March 27, 1775, a 130-ton ship was successfully launched at Mr. Berry's Yard in Boston for the Greenland Fishery, fully equipped and immediately setting sail amid large crowds.
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Boston, March 27. Last Saturday a Ship of about 130 Tons, was launched at Mr. Berry's Yard, completely equipped for the Sea, having on board her Ballast, Stores, Provisions, and every Thing necessary for the Voyage she was designed for, viz. the Greenland Fishery; her standing Masts, Top-Masts, Sails and Rigging, all in complete Order: She went off the Stocks as well as any Ship could possibly do; and was the handsomest launched that ever was seen in this Part of the World; the minute she was afloat. She was under Sail, made one Trip, and then bore away in prosecution of her Voyage. The vast Numbers of People of all Degrees and each Sex which came to see her launched, was innumerable; especially the Women, who were almost all dressed in their Cambricks, Velvets, and Scarlet (which in this Country is now more plenty than ever) and made a very agreeable Appearance.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Ship Launch
Boston
Greenland Fishery
Mr Berry Yard
Crowds
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Berry
Where did it happen?
Boston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Boston
Event Date
Last Saturday
Key Persons
Mr. Berry
Outcome
ship launched successfully and set sail immediately; large crowds attended without incident.
Event Details
A 130-ton ship fully equipped for the Greenland Fishery was launched at Mr. Berry's Yard, went off the stocks perfectly, was considered the handsomest ever seen, and immediately sailed after one trip.