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Captain Andrew Gowans 1855

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Captain Andrew Gowans 1855

Posted: 27 Jul 2015 5:20AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Gowans
Hi
I am trying to trace what ship my ancestor was attached to when he drowned in Jan 1855.
From a newspaper article in Greenock, Scotland I have gleaned that he drowned off the coast of Puerto Rico. The article states:

Intelligence has reached town of the melancholy death of Capt. Gowans of St John's Newfoundland, by the upsetting of a boat at Porto Rico, The deceased was well known in Greenock, having been for many years in the employment of Messrs Kerrs & McBride.

I was wondering if there are any resources for shipping arriving at Puerto Rico

Thanks
Gillian

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