LAUNCH AT BARROW - On Saturday last two schooners built by Mr. W.Ashburner were launched at Barrow. A fine day brought together a good number of spectators to witness the ceremony. The first launched was the Furness Maid, of 100 tons, for the coasting trade, and is to be commanded by Captain Salthouse. She is 62 ft 8-10ths long, 17 ft 2-10ths broad and 7 ft. 3-10ths deep. The other vessel is called the Elizabeth Barrow, intended for the continental trade, to be commanded by Captain Pernie. She is 80 ft. long, 20 ft. 5-10ths broad, and 10 ft. 3-10ths deep. Her burden is 180 tons. The tonnage relates to the actual carrying powers. The launch was eminently successful, and afterwards a dinner was served up at the Ship Inn, to which the builder and numerous friends sat down.

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