Ship Great Republic.

It is understood that Mr. Plamer, the recent purchaser of the remains of what was once the Great Republic, ahs already commenced rebuilding her. She will now have but three decks and three masts, and will be able to carry about 3500 tons. The cost of rebuilding will be about $125,000, and she is designed for the China trade, and will retain her present name. Her length and model will remain unchanged. We hope Mr. Palmer will also give her Forbes' rig, or at all events give her double topsails, and have a small steam engine on board for performing the heavy work, and thereby ease the labor of the sailors.

Boston Semi-Weekly Atlas, 1854, Saturday, July 22.

Transcribed by Lars Bruzelius

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