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On the James River, from the Port of Richmond, from either the Rocketts or
Manchester docks, to someplace on the lower river, ships of brig size were in
fact towed. Regardless of the ability and the sailing prowess of the crew and
captains of these brigs, the fact remains that the ships / brigs were towed by
steamboats down the James. One of the towboats used for towing brig size
ships was the Ben Sheppard, late 1830s – 40s.
I would like to know, where, at what location on the James River, were these
ships / brigs towed to? Was it at Bermuda Hundred? Need primary source to
confirm exact place where brigs were towed, down the James River - on their
way to sea.
Thanks,
JHB
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