Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Sailor Boy (Propeller), U116393, 13 Jun 1896

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Sheenwater, the well known and popular resort on the west side of Grand Island, which has been closed for some time, will be reopened to the public Sunday. The Union Excursion Co., of which Mr. Edward M. Krauss is manager, has bought a new stm. SAILOR BOY, which will be in Buffalo Harbor this afternoon. It was built in Bay City, Mich., by Capt. RIchard Armstrong, and has a capacity of 600 passengers. Its mate will be put on the line in a week or so. The company will introduce many new features this year. Sheenwater is the official resort for the union labor people.
      International Gazette
      June 13, 1896 5-6


Steam screw passenger SAILOR BOY. U. S. No. 116393. oF 162.96 tons gross; 111.91 tons net. Built West Bay City, Mich.,1891 Home port, Port Huron, Mich. 91.0 x 24.0 x 6.5
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1891


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route to Sheenwater
Date of Original
1896
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McN.E.3700
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Sailor Boy (Propeller), U116393, 13 Jun 1896