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Steamship Mariposa (1861-1869)

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Built in 1863 by Webb & Bell at Greenpoint, New York
wooden hulled, two-masted, steam-powered screw
1089 gross tons, 198.0 x 33.2 x 23.4
direct acting engine, 50" cylinder x 42" stroke


Mariposa bill of lading from Oct 23, 1865
(image courtesy of eBay auctions)

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Steamship Mariposa arrived New York, March 26, [captain] Quick,
New Orleans Mar 9, Havana 13th, Norfolk 19th, and Fortress Monroe 24th with mdse and passengers
to [agents] C. K. Garrison. Experienced heavy weather the entire passage;
was detained 5 ds at Fortress Monroe by N.E. gales and thick weather.
The Mariposa has on board 150 Brazilian emigrants. wrecked on brig Derby, off Cuba. (1)

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conveyed by sheriff to Clark & Seaman (Cromwell Steamship Line) 3/16/1868
Will sail from New York March 21, 1868 for New Orleans, LA


Mariposa bill of lading from Sept 7, 1869
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Mariposa bill of lading from Sept 20, 1869
(image courtesy of Mariners Museum, Elwin Elldredge Collection)


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Disappeared off Florida, presumed sank
Left New Orleans for New York October 5, 1870 and is supposed to have been lost on or about
October 9, 1870 on east coast of Florida. No passengers on board; crew of 35 lost. (2)


SOURCES:

(1) New York Times, March 27, 1867 (microfilm)
(2) NY arrivals [email protected] (Harry Dodsworth) on 08/25/2003


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