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].