1889 Govt Report: Seizure of American Ship Bridgewater by Canadian Authorities

Description: 1889 Government Report: Seizure of the American Ship Bridgewater by Canadian Authorities This document concerns the seizure of the American ship Bridgewater by Canadian customs authorities in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, in 1887. Owned by Mary Warren Allen of New York, the ship sought refuge in Shelburne after storm damage. While undergoing repairs, Canadian officials, led by Collector W.W. Atwood, seized the vessel for alleged non-payment of customs duties. They argued the ship lost its American registration and required reclassification under Canadian law, incurring a 25% duty. The owner, represented by John H. Allen, protested the seizure, asserting the ship retained its U.S. registry and should not be subjected to duties. Despite multiple appeals, including to the U.S. State Department and Canadian officials, the vessel remained detained for 81 days, disrupting repair work and resulting in significant financial losses. Correspondence highlights conflicting decisions by Canadian officials, with Acting Minister of Customs A.W. McLelan eventually ordering the ship's release. The case sparked diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Canada, raising questions about international shipping regulations and fair treatment of distressed vessels. The incident became a broader issue of U.S.-Canadian relations, with Mary Warren Allen seeking compensation for damages incurred during the unjust detention.31 Pages PDF eBook on CD-R Disk delivered via USPS Media Mail® Contact us before we send your Item to save $4.63 in shipping costs Attention eBay Staff: The book or books on this listing are free from copyright per the Copyright Act of 1976. The content of this media resides within the Public Domain as defined by the United States Copyright Office. This ad complies with all eBay rules and regulations.

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