Tuesday 29th April 1828 – Dark foggy
weather in the morning wind from the south to N.W. blowing a fresh
breeze from the latter points in the afternoon it cleared away and wind
changed to S.W. and W.S.W. pleasant breeze and cold all day harbor
nearly filled with drift ice the ice going out of the bay quite rapid
Mr. Stoneman launched his Sloop this day called the Agnes Ann she went
off well the sight was really gratifying to the spectators who were
assembled for the occasion.
Source: Trinity Historical Society
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