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Painting of the ship 'Louisa' which sailed from Aberaeron harbour

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The ship 'Louisa' was built at Prince Edward Island in 1851, weighed 781 net registered tons, and was owned by J. Thomas of Cardiff.
In 1883 she was commanded by Joseph Rees (1839-1911), the youngest of 10 children of David and Mary Rees of Aberaeron Ganol. When Joseph Rees died he left an estate of £1,772 net.

Source: 'Aberayron 1971 Exhibition of Paintings of Sailing Ships and Ships Equipment by Gwilym M. Jones' (Exhibition Catalogue)

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Ceredigion Libraries
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Copyright Details:
Ceredigion Libraries 2002
Publisher Ref:
GTJ08037
Item uploaded:
26/1/2010
Date originally created:
1800-1899
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