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Official Number
23994 |
From the Cumberland Pacquet newspaper, Tuesday, 25th April 1848, page 3 :
" On the 20th instant, a handsome new barque was launched from the building-yard of Mr.Alexander, at Workington, called the James Armstrong, of 441 tons, built for Mr.John Elliott, of that port, by whom she is to be commanded. The vessel is coppered to the bends, and copper-fastened, and is intended for the China and East India trade. She is constructed of the very best material, and does great credit to the builder. In point of workmanship she cannot be excelled, and stands at Lloyd's A1 for 12 years. The day being remarkably fine a large concourse of people assembled to witness the interesting ceremony, who loudly cheered the new barque as she majestically left the blocks for her destined element. "
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