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The first adverts that I
have found for ships from Edinburgh to London and elsewhere date from the
early 18th century.
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1723 |
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The Robert packet, James
Thomson, Master now lying in Leith Harbour, takin g in
Goods, and will Sail the 26th of June 1723, Wind and weather
serving, the said Master is to be spoke with at the Laigh
Coffee-house in Edinburgh or at his House on the Shore of
Leith. |
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Caledonian
Mercury 26 June 1723 |
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1723 |
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THESE are to give Notice to all
Noblemen, Gentlemen, Merchants and others that have Occasion to
Transport themselves or Goods for London in the Unity
Packet Packet-Boat of Leith, George Thomson
Master, now lying in the Harbour of Leith, clear to take in
Goods, and will sail for London on the 20th Day of September
1723, Goods or no Goods, Wind and Weather serving, having good
Accomodation for Passengers, and good Entertainment in the said ship
Unity:
The Master is to be spoke with in
Edinburgh at the Laigh Coffee-House, and at his House in North-Leith |
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Caledonian
Mercury 2 Sep 1723, p.3186
Caledonian Mercury 6 Apr 1724, p.3740 (similar advert -
Union to sail "with all convenient speed") |
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