September 8, 1810
The Tonquin sets sail from New York Harbor with 33 employees of John Jacob Astor's newly created Pacific Fur Company on board.
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On September 8, in the year 1810:
The Tonquin sets sail from New York Harbor with 33 employees of John Jacob Astor's newly created Pacific Fur Company on board.
Tonquin was a 290-ton American merchant ship initially operated by Fanning & Coles and later by the Pacific Fur Company (PFC), a subsidiary of the American Fur Company (AFC).
Why September 8, 1810 matters:
The Tonquin sets sail from New York Harbor with 33 employees of John Jacob Astor's newly created Pacific Fur Company on board.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: September 8, 1810
The 19th century transformed daily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education.
The event on this day: The Tonquin sets sail from New York Harbor with 33 employees of John Jacob Astor's newly created Pacific Fur Company on board.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonquin_(1807_ship) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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