Maritime History of the Great Lakes

A Steamer Disabled

Publication
Cleveland Leader (Cleveland, OH), 22 May 1869
Description
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A STEAMER DISABLED..--The Detroit Tribune says: "The propeller Ironsides, Captain Ben Wilkins arrived here yesterday in a slightly disabled condition. While off Point Betsey, on Lake Michigan, her crank pin was broken, and during the residue of the trip she was propelled by one wheel only. Her repairs will be made at Buffalo. The Ironsides had on board 15,0o00 bushels of wheat, and the balance of her cargo below decks was corn.

Media Type
Newspaper
Text
Item Type
Clippings
Date of Publication
22 May 1869
Subject(s)
Ironsides (Propeller)
Personal Name(s)
Wilkins, Benjamin
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Buffalo
    New York, United States
    Latitude: 42.88645 Longitude: -78.87837
  • Detroit
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 42.33143 Longitude: -83.04575
  • Point Betsie
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 44.69111 Longitude: -86.25537
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A Steamer Disabled