Sir Francis N. Burton (ship)

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In 1825, three vessels were launched at Quebec and named Sir Francis N. Burton or Sir Francis Burton for Lieutenant-Governor Francis Nathaniel Burton. The launching of three vessels of the same name in Quebec in the same year has led to some confusion in subsequent reports.

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