Maritime History of the Great Lakes

T. W. Snook (Propeller), U24949, 25 Jun 1873

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A new steam propeller called the T.W. SNOOK, of Mount Clemens, arrived at this port yesterday afternoon. She is about 120 tons burden, and was built by Saunders of the above place. She is well modeled, but is yet in an unfinished state.
      Detroit Free Press
      June 25, 1873

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The new propeller T.W. SNOOK, built at Mount Clemens was launched on Saturday last with considerable difficulty. The boat is 123 x 25 x 9.5 depth of hold. She was built by Mr. J.C. Lester.
      Port Huron Daily Times
      Wednesday, June 25, 1873

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      The machinery of the ARIZONA is being transferred to the T.W. SNOOK of Mount Clemens. The SNOOK is to tow the ARIZONA hereafter.
      Port Huron Daily Times
      Thursday, June 26, 1873

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The new prop. T.W. SNOOK built at Mt. Clemens, Mich. was launched Saturday. She has been towed to Detroit where her engines will be put in.
The boat is 123 ft. in length, 25 ft. in width, and 9 1/2 ft. depth of hold. She was built by Mr. J.C. Lester and is owned by T.W. Snook, both of that place.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      June 26, 1873 3-5

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      dismantling. - The steam-barge ARIZONA, which since she came out has been plying as a packet between Detroit and Au Sable, on Lake Huron, is having her machinery taken out, to be placed in the new Mount Clemens craft, the T.W. SNOOK. Hereafter the ARIZONA will serve as a tow-barge and consorts to the SNOOK.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      June 29, 1873


Steam screw T.W. SNOOK. U. S. No. 24949. Of 168.54 tons gross; 124.9 tons net. Built Mount Clemens, Mich., 1873. Home port, Montague, Mich. 133.0 x 24.0 x 9.0 Of 112 nominal horse-power.
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1885
     


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launch, Mount Clemens
Date of Original
1873
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McN.E.3881
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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T. W. Snook (Propeller), U24949, 25 Jun 1873