Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Burlington (Propeller), 1 May 1859

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SALE OF THE PROPELLERS. -- Pursuant to notice, says the Oswego Times of Wednesday, the following propellers were sold at noon today, and purchased by Mr. Keep, of Buffalo. The LA CROSSE brought $8,200; BURLINGTON $8,100; QUINCY $9,100; CITY OF MADISON $9,600. The property was estimated to be worth more than $100,000, and was sold for $35,000. We think the bids were confined to three individuals, and who, we are informed, were parties interested in the sale.
      Buffalo Daily Republic
      June 2, 1859

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
vessel sale
Date of Original
1859
Subject(s)
Burlington (Propeller)
Propellers
Local identifier
McN.E.7791
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Burlington (Propeller), 1 May 1859