'Victorian,' a turbine steamer, [148].

'Victory,' the, Nelson's ship, [79].

Vikings, voyages of the, [41-42]; their ships, [42-5], [48], [66], [67].

'Virginian,' a turbine steamer, [148].

Voyageurs, the, [28], [31-2]; in conjunction with the Indians, [32-3]; Sir George Simpson on, [38], [39].

War of 1812, effect of on Canadian shipping trade, [71-72], [73]; effect of American naval victories in the, [180]; and Halifax privateers, [182].

Watt, James, improver of the steam-engine, [130].

Welland Canal, [135].

Welsh ships, annual round of, [67].

Whaling, development and dangers of, [163-70].