Hi: Does anyone know what the E. stands for? Regards, Nan [email protected] -------------------------- http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/data/me+index+99517708471+ F CNIDR Isearch-cgi 1.20.06 (File: histofgar.txt) The History of Gardiner, Pittston, and West Gardiner with a sketch of the Kennebec Indians, and New Plymouth Purchase comprising historical matter from 1602 to 1852 By J.W. Hanson published by William Palmer 1852 Chapter IX - Miscellaneous (There were a lot of articles before reaching the ships - Nan) ------ A list of the vessels built in Gardiner and Pittston, and at Bowman's Point, which belonged to Hallowell previous to 1834. The earliest records at Bath are somewhat imperfect, and it is probably that there may be some deficiencies. Sl. signifies sloop; S. ship; B. brig; Bk. barque, and Sc. schooner. (This was a very, very long list - I copied just this one ship - Nan) Name: Sc. E. Hinds Captains: L. Perry Tons: 145 Owners: F. Stevens and Co.