But Madeira is not ’played out;’ au contraire, she is one of those ’obligatory points’ for commerce which cannot but prosper as the world progresses. The increasing traffic of the West African coast will make men resort to her for comforts and luxuries, for climate and repose. And when the Gold Mines shall be worked as they should be this island may fairly look forward to catch many a drop of the golden shower.
The following interesting table, given to me by M. d’Oliveira, clerk of the English Rooms, shows what movement is already the rule of Funchal.
Summary of Vessels Entered in the Port From January 1 to December 31.Vessels of War Nationality Sailing/Steamers
Frigates Corvettes Schooners/Transports -/Gunboats
American -/1 1/1 -/_ -/-
Argentine -/_ -/_ -/_ -/-
Austrian -/_ -/_ -/_ -/-
Belgian -/_ -/_ -/_ -/-
Brazilian -/_ -/_ -/_ -/-
British -/6 -/3 1/10 -/7
Danish -/_ -/1 -/_ -/-
Dutch -/_ -/2 -/_ -/1
French 2/2 -/_ -/1 -/1
German -/3 -/3 -/_ -/-
Italian -/_ -/1 -/_ -/-
Norwegian -/_ -/1 -/_ -/-
Portuguese -/_ -/_ -/_ -/2
Russian -/_ -/_ -/_ -/-
Spanish -/_ -/_ -/_ -/-
Swedish -/_ -/1 -/_ -/-
Totals: 2/12 1/13 1/11 -/11
Pleasure Vessels Nationality Steam Yachts Yachts
American _ -
Argentine _ -
Austrian _ -
Belgian _ -
Brazilian _ -
British 2 4
Danish _ -
Dutch _ -
French _ -
German _ -
Italian _ -
Norwegian _ -
Portuguese _ -
Russian _ -
Spanish _ -
Swedish _ -
Totals: 2 4
Merchant Vessels Nationality Steamers Ships Barques Barquantines Brigs
American _ _ 3 _ -
Argentine 1 _ _ _ -
Austrian _ 1 2 _ -
Belgian 26 _ _ _ -
Brazilian 3 _ _ _ -
British 439 1 9 20 9
Danish _ _ _ _ 1
Dutch 1 _ _ _ -
French _ _ 3 _ -
German 8 _ 16 _ 2
Italian _ _ _ _ -
Norwegian _ _ 5 1 1
Portuguese 48 _ 3 _ -
Russian _ _ 2 _ -
Spanish _ _ 2 _ -
Swedish _ _ 2 _ -
Totals: 526 2 43 21 13
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