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THE CROSBY FLEETS & SUCCESSORS E.G. Crosby & Co. Crosby Transportation Co. Crosby Car Ferry Co. Wisconsin & Michigan Transportation Co. Wi in & Michigan S a pe Muskegon & Grand Haven to Milwaukee By Rev. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. A distinquished veteran of the Civil War, Edward Gifford Crosby went into the marine business in Muskegon and Grand Haven shortly the management of his son and later others, the service continued, always popularly known as the "Crosby Route". after he was mustered out of the Grand Army of the Republic. His first efforts were at tug operation, but in the early Nineties he purchased a large package freighter and began his cross-lake service. While returning from a visit to Europe, Capt. Crosby lost his life in the sinking of the TITANTIC in 1912. Under The following list, arranged in alphabetical order, describes the known ships in this fleet. There may have been others, especially chartered vessels. Information here will be welcomed by the Editor and the Author. CONESTOGA Young Photo CONESTOGA (U.S. 125669) Wooden propellor type package freighter, built in Cleveland by Thomas Quayle & Sons in 1878 for the Erie & Western Transportation Co. ("Anchor Line"); 252 x 36 x 15.2; 1609 gross tons. Acquired by Crosby c. 1906 and served the fleet until 1920, when it was sold Canadian (CONESTOGA, C. 140998). Destroyed by fire on the Cardinal Canal, Ontario in April “» 1922. Last owner was Lake Ports Navigation Co. Ltd. of Sarnia. 295