of harwich vessels

ADELIA CHASE
The fishing schooner Adelia Chase, 130 tons, built by the Jewell Brothers at Bath, Maine was
launched on May 6, 1875. She was owned by Henry Nickerson of West Harwich and
commanded by Horatio Chase of Harwich.
On April 5, 1877, it was reported that the Adelia Chase made the passage from Mobile to Port
Antonio, Jamaica in just ten days. It was believed to be a record. A Captain "Bearse" was in
command.("Bearse" is an important name in the maritime history of Harwich, however the
identity of this Captain Bearse is not yet clear).
Captain Bearse was in command on May 24,1877, when the Adelia Chase sailed . from
Providence without mention of cargo on board ,or, the Chase's destination. Later arrivals at New
York were noted on July 17th and again on August 17, 1877; on November 14,1877, notice was
given that She had been hauled for the winter at New Bedford.
Finally, on May 27, 1879, notice is given that the Adelia Chase had been sold to anonymous
parties in New Haven. The sale of the fishing schooner was in settlement of the late Henry
Nickerson's estate. The price was $3000,
AGNES I. GRACE
The schooner Agnes 1. Grace was discharging lumber in Providence on March 19, 1889, when
the announcement was made that She had been sold. The new owners were: Captain Hiram
Nickerson, Captain Roger Howes and Mr. Osmyn Berry, all of West Harwich, also, Captain
Thomas Nickerson of Harwich Port, and, unnamed parties from Boston and Providence. No
purchase price was revealed. Captain Hiram Nickerson, an owner, was named to command the
Agnes 1. Grace. She continued in the lumber-trade between Boston and ports south for the next
two years.
On May 5, 1891, an article appeared that had been reprinted from the Savannah Times of April
27, 1891: "Schooner Agnes I. Grace from Boston bound for this port went ashore on the Bloody
Point Breakers. A tug went to her assistance but failed to get her off. The Captain, Hiram
Nickerson is one of the owners. Captain Nickerson's wife was with him on this trip".
Seven days later, May 12, 1891, it was reported that the Agnes I. Grace had been freed. Repair
work had taken about a week. On May 20, 1891, She proceeded, at last, to Port Royal, South
Carolina to unload her cargo. It seems this schooner had a history of being sold while unloading
cargo. A June 30th item reports that the Agnes 1. Grace was sold to parties in Port Royal, South
Carolina, on June 18, 1891, while discharging cargo. The purchase price was $5000.