Ann, William English, Newport to Quebec, 1771

Year: 1771
Title: Ann, William English, Newport to Quebec, 1771
Vessel name: Ann
Vessel type: Brigantine
Captain / Master: William English
Owner (cargo): Salt, Wheat.
Anchor: Newport, Rhode Island (USA)
Destination: Quebec (Canada)
Cargo: Grain and flour; Salt
Consignee: Mayne & Co; Werden & Mercier
Crew: William English (master), David Scott (mate), John Swain (sailor), Thomas Whitnorth (sailor), Samuel Carr (sailor), James Ingraham (boy), David Ingraham (boy)
Chronology: Instructions to the captain: April 24, 1771
Master's time of entry: April 15, 1771
Time of discharge: November 15, 1771
Details: Master: 7 months on board.; Lopez recommends to English be careful in checking the quality of the wheat as he has a feeling of mistrust towards deals with the Canadians.; In Lisbon, Mayne & Co wil receive the cargo of wheat (received in Quebec by Werden & Mercier) and give English another of salt etc.
Access points: locations: Gaspé (Canada); Lisbon (Portugal); Newport, Rhode Island (USA); Quebec
Access points: persons: English, William; Werden & Mercier
Sources: American Jewish Historical Society, box 1, folder 4, doc 1, 19 and 56; Lopez to English. April 24, 1771
Author: Lara Rodrigues