Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Glendevon (Steamboat), fire, 6 Aug 1891

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Winnipeg, Man., Aug. 11. -- Word reached this city that the steamer GLENDEVON, belonging to Gauthier & Co., an American fish company, and plying on Lake Winnipeg, was burned to the water's edge Thursday morning. The cook, Charles Mathews, of Barrie, Mont., was burned to death and others of the crew had a narrow escape. Mathews ran forward to procure his clothes, but was consumed in the attempt. The boat was anchored at the mouth of the Little Saskatchewan, 300 miles from here. The steamer was a side-wheerer and va;ued at $10,000, insured for $3,000.
      Buffalo Enquirer
      Tuesday, August 11, 1891

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: fire
Lives: 1
Remarks: Total loss
Date of Original
1891
Subject(s)
Steamboats
Glendevon (Steamboat)
Local identifier
McN.W.20926
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Glendevon (Steamboat), fire, 6 Aug 1891