Maritime History of the Great Lakes

W. S. Lyons (Schooner), aground, 1 Oct 1871

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Schooner W.S. LYONS, on White Shoals, cargo ore; total loss.
      Marine Disasters on the Western
      Lakes during 1871, Capt. J.W. Hall

      . . . . .

      Captain Draka, of the MAGNET, reports that the schooner W.S. LYONS, which was aground at White Shoals, was abandoned, after being stripped of her outfit by the MAGNET. She undoubtedly went to pieces during the storm of Saturday night and Sunday.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      Monday, October 23, 1871

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Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Freight: ore
Remarks: Total loss
Date of Original
1871
Subject(s)
Schooners
W. S. Lyons (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.6212
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • White Shoal
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 45.83723 Longitude: -85.11368
Donor
William R. McNeil
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W. S. Lyons (Schooner), aground, 1 Oct 1871