Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Amelia (Schooner), lightning, 14 Jul 1862

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Schooner AMELIA, struck by lightning in Grand Traverse Bay, splitting her mainmast, etc.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      January 26, 1863 (Casualty List, 1862)

      . . . . .

      STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. - The schooner AMELIA, Captain English, owned by
M.C. Ranney, of this city, was struck by lightning in Grand Traverse Bay, last Monday
night. Her mainmast was badly shivered and much of her top hamper displaced. Three
of her men were prostrated by the shock, one of whom remained insensible for a long
time. - Chicago Tribune, 22nd.
      Buffalo Daily Courier
      Thursday, JUly 24, 1862


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Newspaper
Item Type
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Notes
Reason: lightning
Lives: nil
Hull damage: $300
Remarks: Repaired
Date of Original
1862
Subject(s)
Schooners
Amelia (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.4989
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Amelia (Schooner), lightning, 14 Jul 1862