Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Benton (Propeller), 28 May 1870

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In the Circus Business. - The propeller BENTON has been engaged for a forty days' cruise by Dan Costello, the showman. She takes the troupe on at Racine, visits the different places on the east and west shores of this lake, then goes into Green Bay, then to Lake Superior. After the BENTON fills her engagement, she will engage in the fruit trade between Chicago and St Joseph. She is now owned by the "Benton Harbor and St. Joseph Navigation Company," having been purchased by them this spring. Captain John Morrison is in command. - Chicago Republican.
      Detroit Free Press
      May 28, 1870

Media Type
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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
chartered for circus
Date of Original
1870
Subject(s)
Propellers
Benton (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.E.397
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Benton (Propeller), 28 May 1870