Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Marshall F. Butters (Propeller), U91408, 23 Nov 1883

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The stmb. MARSHALL F. BUTTERS is using an electric light for a masthead light. She is practically the first craft on the lakes which has used the electric light for that purpose. Capt. Carter says it is a big success.
      Buffalo Daily Courier
      November 23, 1883 3-5



Steam screw MARSHALL F. BUTTERS. U. S. No. 91408. Of 376.39 tons gross; 229.19 tons net. Built Milwaukee, Wis., 1882. Home port, Ludington, Mich. 164.0 x 30.0 x 10.0 of 275 Nominal horse-power.
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1885
     

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
electric lighting
Date of Original
1883
Subject(s)
Propellers
Marshall F. Butters (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.E.4723
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Marshall F. Butters (Propeller), U91408, 23 Nov 1883