Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Egyptian (Propeller), U8988, 20 Feb 1878

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STEAMER REPAIRS. -- Mr. Winslow's steamers EGYPTIAN, CORMORANT, and SUPERIOR, are receiving upper decks, which will render them more seaworthy, and increase their carrying capacity from 3,000 to 5,000 bushels of grain each. The schooner GOSHAWK is receiving a new deck and some general repairs, which will make her class A 2, for several years to come.
      Cleveland Herald
      Wednesday, February 20, 1878
     
     
Steam screw EGYPTIAN. U. S. No. 8988. Of 1429.78 tons gross; 1206.18 tons net. Built Black River, Ohio, 1873. Home port, Detroit, Mich. 232.4 x 36.2 x 14.0 Of 708 nominal horsepower.
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1897

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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
getting upper decks
Date of Original
1878
Subject(s)
Propellers
Egyptian (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.E.9050
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Egyptian (Propeller), U8988, 20 Feb 1878