Maritime History of the Great Lakes

J. M. Jones (Schooner), 1 Apr 1855

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AT THE SHIP YARDS:-- Capt. Jones quite surprised himself and all mankind, by launching yesterday, with masts standing, the handsome schooner J.M. JONES, of 150 tons, just built for the lumber trade. He has well under way and ready for launching next week, a schooner of 250 tons, of good model and substantially built, for the produce and freighting trade. Besides these he is repairing the brigs ROBERT BURNS and ALGOMAH, three masted schooner CHERUBUSCO and several others, while the propeller POCAHONTAS is waiting her turn.
      Buffalo Daily Republic
      April 14, 1855


Schooner J.M. JONES, of 150 tons. Built Milwaukee 1853 [?] by J.M. Jones. Owned by A. Larsin. Home port, Milwaukee. Value $3,800. Class, B2.
      Board of Lake Underwriters
      Lake Vessel Register, 1860


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Launch, Milwaukee
Date of Original
1855
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McN.E.11046
Language of Item
English
Donor
William R. McNeil
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J. M. Jones (Schooner), 1 Apr 1855