December, 1868

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Marine Disasters of 1869
December, 1868
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Vessels Passed out of Existence in 1869

1. Schooner H. C. Potter, cargo grain; got frozen in Saginaw Bay, and detained until Spring.

2. Schooner Comet, surrounded by ice in Saginaw Bay, and sunk on Charity Island; rescued; her cargo a total loss, and one life lost

3. Propeller City of Fremont, damaged her wheel in Milwaukee harbor.

4. Canal boat Rhodes, ashore near Point Abino, Lake Erie, got off.

5. Schooner Toledo, damaged by running against Milwaukee Pier.

6. Schooner Spy, damaged by running against Milwaukee pier.

7. Schooner Napoleon, in outfit near Manistee, Lake Michigan.

8. Schooner Jason Parker, met with a like disaster in same locality.

9. Schooner Toledo, damaged by heavy weather on Lake Michigan.

10. Tug Star burned at Saginaw; a total loss.

11. Scow Ahnepee, cargo shingles; ashore at Sheboygan; got off.

12. Schooner Union, capsized on Lake Michigan, and went ashore near Centreville; got off.

13. Propeller Forest Queen, sunk by ice off Clay Banks, Lake Erie, bound for Detroit; total loss.

14. Schooner A. P. Dutton, foundered in Lake Michigan; a total loss, with 4 lives.

15. Schooner Challenge, ashore at Pere Marquette, L. Michigan; got off and repaired.

 


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