Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Buffalo (Propeller), collision, 16 Oct 1854

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BUFFALO Propeller and Barque INDIANA collided on St. Clair Flats. Property loss $ 500 (for both ?)
      Buffalo Democracy
      Feb. 28, 1855 (casualty list)

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      The propeller BUFFALO, in coming down the St. Clair River, on Monday last, ran foul of the Barque INDIANA, carrying away the Barques jib-boom. She also lost her large anchor. The propeller sustained but little damage, beyond breaking breaking two of her arch posts.
      The Democracy, Buffalo
      Thursday, October 19. 1854

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      The propeller BUFFALO and the Barque INDIANA came in collision, on the St. Clair River, Wednesday week. The propeller suffered about $1,000 worth of damages.
      Cleveland Morning Leader
      Friday, October 27, 1854


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Reason: collision
Lives: nil
Remarks: Repaired
Date of Original
1854
Subject(s)
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McN.W.1833
Language of Item
English
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William R. McNeil
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Buffalo (Propeller), collision, 16 Oct 1854