Maritime History of the Great Lakes

City of Toledo (Propeller), aground, 4 Jun 1871

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CITY OF TOLEDO Propeller, ashore in a fog at False Presqu'Isle; lightered.
      Marine Disasters of the Western
      Lakes 1871, Capt. J.W. Hall.


The prop. CITY OF TOLEDO, bound up is hard aground on Presque Isle Point, Lake Huron. - Mil. Sentinel.
      Buffalo Morning Express
      June 7, 1871 3-4



      The screw stm. CITY OF TOLEDO of the Northern Transportation Co.'s line, is ashore at False Presque Isle Point, Lake Huron. The intelligence reached Detroit Saturday afternoon per stm. MAYFLOWE. She is well out and will require immediate aid to release her from the perils of a dangerous coast.
      Buffalo Morning Express
      June 7, 1871 3-4



A dispatch received this morning by Mr. Chamberlain, the agent here, announces the release of the prop. CITY OF TOLEDO by assistance rendered by a Buffalo and Chicago steamer. The Toledo was lightered of a considerable portion of freight and was then floated without having sustained any damage. She proceeded on her voyage Monday forenoon. - Detroit Tribune, 7th.
      Buffalo Morning Express
      June 9, 1871 3-4


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Reason: aground
Lives: nil
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1871
Subject(s)
Local identifier
McN.W.5593
Language of Item
English
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Donor
William R. McNeil
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City of Toledo (Propeller), aground, 4 Jun 1871