Ships and Shipping of Old New York: A Brief Account of the Interesting Phases of the Commerce of New York From the Foundation of the City to the Begin

Explore the history of New York's bustling shipping industry in this fascinating account. From the early days of sail to the rise of steamships and beyond, the Bank of the Manhattan Company provides an insider's perspective on this critical aspect of the city's economy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.