6243. H. R. Doc. No. 52. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OFFICE IN CHARGE OF THE REVENUE MARINE SERVICE.
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6243. H. R. Doc. No. 52. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OFFICE IN CHARGE OF THE REVENUE MARINE SERVICE.
6243. H. R. Doc. No. 52. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OFFICE IN CHARGE OF THE REVENUE MARINE SERVICE. February 13, 1849 . 3pp. This very early report of the Revenue Marine Service details the vessels employed in the service, those under construction or discontinued, expenses, stations, etc. Interesting details regarding the service include “…the Polk, from her dimensions, was not sufficiently buoyant to carry the machinery she had, and was, therefore, worthless as a steamer, but has good dimensions for a sailing vessel.” (Photocopy $1.).