Chariot flyer soliciting for passengers and crew

Publication

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Historical Collection at the George Hail Free Library

Name/Title

Chariot flyer soliciting for passengers and crew

Entry/Object ID

2025.07.01.31

Secondary Title

Advertisement for passage "California And the Gold Regions'" from July 20, 1849

Description

One hundred and seventy five years ago, on July 20, 1849, this broadside informed the locals that Luther Borden, the master and part owner of the ship Chariot, which had previously served as a whaling ship, would be headed to “the Gold Regions” in California in early August. Gold had been discovered at Sutter’s Mill early in the previous year on January 28, 1848. On the broadside the ship’s owners proposed that once they arrived in San Francisco, the master would provide the prospecting supplies the passengers would need to form a cooperative mining venture for the “mutual benefit of all concerned”. The ship was 110 feet long, had two decks and three masts, and was built in Newburyport, Massachusetts in 1823. At the time of the trip to the West Coast, the Chariot had already plied the oceans on whaling trips from Warren for more than 16 years. It had pursued the valuable mammals as far away as New Zealand. In 1837 it brought back a very large haul: 2400 barrels of whale oil. The ship’s registration was later surrendered at Honolulu. From Historic Warren Facebook Page 02/25/2025 by Sarah Weed

Transcription

Transcription

For California and the Gold Regions. The substantial, fast sailing coppered & copper fastened SHIP CHARIOT (360 Tons burthen,) LUTHER M. BORDEN, MASTER, will sail from Warren, (R.I.) for San Francisco and the Gold Region, soon after the first of August. The Chariot will take out a sufficient quantity of provisions and other articles, necessary for the comfort and convenience of those joining this expedition, together with boats, carts, tools, & c. requisite, after arrival at San Francisco, to form a company of chosen men, for mining purposes, for the mutual benefit of all concerned. The Captain and Officers are gentlemen of the highest respectability, and of extensive acquaintance on that coast. To those who intend embarking for the Gold Regions, either for mining or other pursuits, this affords a rare opportunity, especially to those who may wish to join the proposed company. A limited number of passengers only, can be taken, and those wishing to engage their passages, should make immediate application to WM.T. Wheaton, W.M. L. Baker, Agents. Warren, R.I. July 20,1849. Albro & Hall, Printers, Nos. 3 and 5, Canal Street, Providence.

Transcriber

Genevieve Ferrara

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

30-1/2 in

Width

18-1/2 in

Location

Location

Cabinet

Display Case 2

Room

Charles Whipple Greene Historical Collection

Building

George Hail Free Library

Date

July 1, 2025

Create Date

July 1, 2025

Update Date

August 5, 2025