Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Boscobel (Tug), 5 May 1881

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Chicago, May 5. -- A notable launch was made here today of the largest craft ever built in Chicago, the steam tug BOSCOBEL, owned by the Peshtigo Lumber Company, worth $50,000; 450 tons burthen; 165 feet over all, breadth of beam 28 feet, depth 13 feet 6 inches.
      Cleveland Herald
      Fridat, May 6, 1881

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
launch, Chicago
Date of Original
1881
Subject(s)
Tugs
Boscobel (Tug)
Local identifier
McN.E.8956
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Boscobel (Tug), 5 May 1881