Raft, the, [18-19].
Raleigh, Sir Walter, on striking topmasts, [53].
Rapids, running of, [35-6].
'R. C. Rickmers,' the largest sailing ship in the world, [105].
Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Company, [148-50].
Rideau Canal, [136].
Ross, firm of shipbuilders at Quebec, [79].
Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen, its good work, [172].
Royal Navy. See under Great Britain.
'Royal William,' first steamer to cross the Atlantic entirely under steam, [136-43]; first steamer to fire a shot in action, [143-4]; her records, [144-5].