Wrecks and Casualties.

The casualties to vessels in Canadian waters and to Canadian sea-going vessels during the year 1877 were 327, and the amount of loss, so far as ascertained, was $2,019,670. The number of lives lost was 100, 26 in Canadian and 74 in other waters. On the Inland waters of Canada 42 disasters occurred, with a loss of $271,244, and a loss of 17 lives. Making a total loss of 117 lives and $2,290,914, for vessels and cargoes. No wrecks occurred at either Sable Island or St. Paul. One vessel stranded on Anticosti on the 30th of Oct. The number of casualties and loss of life was much less than in 1870, but greater than in 1875.