Mineral State (Schooner), U90494, 12 May 1873

The new vessel built at John Oades shipyard the past winter, and quite recently launched, has been named the MINERAL STATE, and is now nearly ready for sea. Her dimensions are as follows: Length of keel, 137 ft.; beam 36 ft. 2 inches; depth of hold 11 ft. She will register not far from 350 tons, and is of full canal size. The MINERAL STATE is a well built craft, and there is probably no stronger on the lakes. She has also a good model. She has 3 masts, and is wire rigged, and will, beyond a doubt, prove a good business vessel.
      Detroit Free Press
      May 12, 1873

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The new vessel recently launched from Oades' yard in Detroit has been named the MINERAL STATE. She is now ready for sea. Her dimensions are as follows: Length of keel 137 ft.; beam, 36 ft. 2 inches; depth of hold 11 1/2 ft. She is full canal size and will register not far from 350 tons. She has 3 masts, is wire rigged and will be likely to prove a good business vessel.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      May 23, 1873 3-6



Schooner MINERAL STATE. U. S. No. 90494. Of 294 gross tons;280 tons net. Built Detroit, Mich, 1873. Home port, Port Huron. 137.0 x 25.8 x 11.5 Crew of 6.
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1902