Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Gerritt Smith (Schooner), 26 Jul 1855

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We recently saw at the dock, near E.K. Bruce's, the new schr. GERRITT SMITH, recently launched at Bidwell & Banta's yard. She is a fine, staunch looking vessel of the following dimensions: Keel 137 ft.; beam 26 ft.; hold 11 ft.; and of about 350 tons burthen. She belongs to Mr. S.J. Holley of Oswego, and Mr. Sanderson, of Milwaukee, and is intended for the grain trade between the former place and the upper lakes. - Buff. Comm. Advertiser, 24th.
      Detroit Free Press
      July 26, 1855

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Media Type
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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
new vessel
Date of Original
1855
Subject(s)
Schooners
Gerritt Smith (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.E.3872
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Gerritt Smith (Schooner), 26 Jul 1855