Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Adriatic (Barge), U203, 8 Aug 1871

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Prop. ADRIATIC has been purchased by J. Ballentine & Co who will convert her into a barge for the lumber trade.
      Detroit Post
      March 14, 1871
     
Prop. ADRIATIC is to be dismantled. Formerly plied Chicago to Buffalo and more recently to Lake Superior has been purchased by Capt. D.C. McAlpine.
      Detroit Post
      March 18, 1871
     
The engine of the prop. ADRIATIC has been in use for 15 years is going back to the furnace. The boat itself will be a tow barge in a few weeks.
      Detroit Post
      August 8, 1871
     
Barge ADRIATIC has been towed to Cleveland in a waterlogged condition.
      Detroit Post
      August 23, 1871

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
removal of engine
Date of Original
1871
Subject(s)
Barges
Adriatic (Barge)
Local identifier
McN.E.8595
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Adriatic (Barge), U203, 8 Aug 1871