The Boston Economy During the Civil War |
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Page 167
... four years of Civil War Boston's merchant marine de- clined in size . Forces operating to increase the marine were overpowered by more powerful ones in the opposing direction . These forces , operating at the same time but in diverse ...
... four years of Civil War Boston's merchant marine de- clined in size . Forces operating to increase the marine were overpowered by more powerful ones in the opposing direction . These forces , operating at the same time but in diverse ...
Page 168
... four years the net decrease of the marine was 404,663 tons . This figure appears erroneous , however , when applied to another set of maritime statistics . According to official tabulations the mer- cantile marine in 1862 totaled ...
... four years the net decrease of the marine was 404,663 tons . This figure appears erroneous , however , when applied to another set of maritime statistics . According to official tabulations the mer- cantile marine in 1862 totaled ...
Page 169
... four war years , the nation's yards turned out over 6800 vessels with a tonnage of 1,285,508.11 New York was the leading builder , with over 1400 vessels of more than 300,000 tons to her credit . About one - fourth of the new tonnage ...
... four war years , the nation's yards turned out over 6800 vessels with a tonnage of 1,285,508.11 New York was the leading builder , with over 1400 vessels of more than 300,000 tons to her credit . About one - fourth of the new tonnage ...
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