British Columbia, fisheries of, [159].

British mercantile marine, [7-8], [12]. See Great Britain.

British peoples, sea terms in speech of, [8-9].

British crews, a comparison with Yankees, [95], [97].

Bruce, John, builds first Canadian steamer, [130-1].

'Brunelle,' her speed, [79].

Bryce, James, British ambassador at Washington, [6].

Cabot, John, his voyage to America, [45], [46]; his ship, [48-9].

California, rush of vessels to, [74].

Campbell, John Saxton, shipowner in Quebec, [139].