Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-18
of Rotterdam.
UNITED STATES CONSULATE, !
PoJye,d1m ON Esbr,I1yu 1900. {

Rotterdam, OH February, 10y.
The United States Consul al Rotterdam in.
forms the Slip Owners snd Merchants, that
the access to the Port Of Rotterdam. is now
considerably improving through means OF a
new Canal. 1t is well known that lhr naviga-
ton from Goeree TO said port was difficult and
tedious, by the many windings OF The river, and
likewise that several shoals prevented vessels
OF greater draft of water 'han IL feet to pro-
&C ed up 10 Rotterdam, ~ih,u. the assistance
Of lighters. This created much experse 10
shipping, and Inconvenience to the masters, be-
ing generally obliged 10 leave their vessels at
Grayendeel, about 1e miles below Rotterdam.
these disadvantages have attracted the nolice
ofgovernment, and the plan was formed 10 OBJ
viaie them, by cutting canal, which would
lead the shipping from HeIleyoctsluis in di-
rect line up to Rotterdam.
/ This grand object is now attained by the ca
nal which has been cut through the Island OF
Voorne, and will be navigable by the month OF
August next. The advantages attending this
enterprise are so important and so numerous,
tina, / fod i, necessary to bring them to the
knowledge Of the public
The depth of water ia the canal can be bro't
to 81 feet, and the width Of the locks is suf6-
cieut for the largest ship Of the line, being made
at the navy yard a. Rotterdam. The entrance
of the canal is a: Heevoe lsluis; when vessel
arrives at that port, :he pilot may enter the har.
Dor Immediately without anchnring in Helle-
voet roads, place which i, often dangerous.
The vessel is thereby brought in safety the mo-
ment Of her arrival; and after detention Of
scarcely an hour by the revenue officers, she
is allowed to proceed up 10 Rotterdam without
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her port Of DISC barge few hours after enter
ing GEORGE. The expense OF lIghterage is Of
course completely saved, and all the risks 10
which goods are exposed in lighters are avoid
ed. After arrival a, Rotterdam, the cargoes
can be landed in the stores Of the coDsignees
without delay. and the vessels will meet un-
common despatch. The mast'r is constantly
in pre- enee Of his vessel, and Can live on board
if H. thinks proper, saving thereby the expense
Of boarding. Any trouble and disputes with
the crews, which create much difhou ny in small
out por's, will be Immediately settled to the sa-
tisfac,ion OF he master by the excellent police
Of Rotterdam. As soon as the cargo is landed,
and no freight is Offering or required, ballast
can be procured at Rotterdam IN one days
warning, on terms equally reasonable as in any
out port. Should vessel be under the neces
free Of all expense. In case Of repairs being
required, they can be made at Rotterdam, in
the best style, BY very eminent shipwrighs -
Should any freigh, be offering, the goods can
be loaded at Rotterdam, and the expense Of
Graf, hire again avoided. Finally, very con-
siderable advantage is obtained by vessels lta,
ing this porl; before the cana! was made, they
laid often windbound in Helle, Oct roads during
several weeks exposed to all the dangers Of
tina, place. They will now lay safe and snug
in the basin or dock at Hellevoei, and not lra,e
that place till fair wind allows them 10 pro-
coed 10 sea Immediately:
By the facilities attending this canal, Rouer-
dam becomes one Of the safest and most con-
venien, ports Of the world and its excellent
markets and favorable situation forinland navi-
CATION, give it claim to a considerable share
OF general trade, and 10 the attention Of foreign
merchants and ship owners.
E. WAMBERSIE,
U. 8. Consul.