Maritime History of the Great Lakes

E. M. Portch (Schooner), U8300, dismasted, 1 May 1871

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PORTCH, E.M. Schooner, dismasted on Lake Michigan; grain damaged; towed to Detroit.
      Marine Disasters of the Western
      Lakes 1871, Capt. J.W. Hall

      . . . . .

      The schr. E.M. PORTCH which arrived here some days since disabled, has been provided with a new main and mizzenmast. She reshipped the grain she had discharged and it is thought she will leave tonight. - Detroit Tribune.
      Buffalo Morning Express
      June 4, 1871 3-4

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: dismasted
Freight: grain
Remarks: Repaired
Date of Original
1871
Subject(s)
Schooners
E. M. Portch (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.5570
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Lake Michigan
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 43.68473 Longitude: -86.53036
Donor
William R. McNeil
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E. M. Portch (Schooner), U8300, dismasted, 1 May 1871