Seized blockade runners Hope and Lucy sold on an auction at Boston according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 17 January 1865

An item reported that the steam ships Hope and Lucy were sold on the 4^th during an auction at Boston. The first one was a in 1863-1864 by Jones, Quigger&Co, England built side wheeler of around 650 tons British measurement. Seized when she tried to runt the US blockade off Wilmington, N.C. For 127.500 US dollars was her new owner Arthur Leary of New York. The iron-built Lucy was also a side wheeler and built at the Clyde and aged less than two years. With a length of 220 feet and in well condition. Bought for 28.000 US dollars by Messrs. Benner&Brown of New York.