The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature, 1. köideLittle, Brown, 1902 |
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... tons ) and value of nitrate of soda exported from 1879 onwards were as follows : - Value . : - Years . Tons . Years . Tons . Value . 1879 59,348 £ 751,690 1889 921,380 £ 5,771,220 1880 226,090 2,290,710 1890 1,026,290 . 5,950,470 1881 ...
... tons ) and value of nitrate of soda exported from 1879 onwards were as follows : - Value . : - Years . Tons . Years . Tons . Value . 1879 59,348 £ 751,690 1889 921,380 £ 5,771,220 1880 226,090 2,290,710 1890 1,026,290 . 5,950,470 1881 ...
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... ton torpedo gunboats Condell and Lynch had arrived at Valparaiso from Europe , and the Imperial , a mail steamer of 3300 tons and 15 knots , had been chartered by the President and was armed to serve as an extemporized cruiser . These ...
... ton torpedo gunboats Condell and Lynch had arrived at Valparaiso from Europe , and the Imperial , a mail steamer of 3300 tons and 15 knots , had been chartered by the President and was armed to serve as an extemporized cruiser . These ...
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... tons . Many years ago the Chinese Government established at Foochow a shipbuilding yard , placing it in the hands of French engineers . Training schools both for languages and practical navigation were at the same time organized , and a ...
... tons . Many years ago the Chinese Government established at Foochow a shipbuilding yard , placing it in the hands of French engineers . Training schools both for languages and practical navigation were at the same time organized , and a ...
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... tons burden ; in 1891 by 2078 vessels of 817,800 tons ; and in 1899 by 2710 vessels of 1,000,740 tons . Although Christiania owns a smaller merchant fleet than Bergen , her shipping increased from 264 vessels of 104,000 tons in 1881 to ...
... tons burden ; in 1891 by 2078 vessels of 817,800 tons ; and in 1899 by 2710 vessels of 1,000,740 tons . Although Christiania owns a smaller merchant fleet than Bergen , her shipping increased from 264 vessels of 104,000 tons in 1881 to ...
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... tons ) , and wheat and rye . In 1896-97 its harbour at Ahus ( pop . 1547 ) was enlarged and deepened to admit vessels drawing 18 ft . , and a new entrance channel made . In 1899 it was entered by 530 vessels of 100,150 tons . A new town ...
... tons ) , and wheat and rye . In 1896-97 its harbour at Ahus ( pop . 1547 ) was enlarged and deepened to admit vessels drawing 18 ft . , and a new entrance channel made . In 1899 it was entered by 530 vessels of 100,150 tons . A new town ...
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