On page 328 was the Hudson Whaling Company of Columbia County described. In the company was a capital invested of 100,000 dollars. At that moment was her president Laban Paddock, her secretary and with Robert A. Barnard as her agent. There were three ships employed namely the America, Alexander and the George Clinton.
In Hudson were totally 11 whalers with a total burthen of about 4,000 tons active employing 300 men. Of the elf whalers were eight named Beaver, Edward, Helvetia, Henry Astor, Huron, James Monroe, Martha and the Washington fitted out by individuals.
In Hudson were totally 11 whalers with a total burthen of about 4,000 tons active employing 300 men. Of the elf whalers were eight named Beaver, Edward, Helvetia, Henry Astor, Huron, James Monroe, Martha and the Washington fitted out by individuals.
