Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Orion (Schooner), aground, 24 Oct 1871

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Schooner ORION, cargo railroad iron, ashore near Chicago; lightered off.
      Marine Disasters on the Western
      Lakes during 1871, Capt. J.W. Hall

      . . . . .

ASHORE AT CHICAGO. - On Tuesday afternoon the schooner ORION, laden with
railroad iron, went on the beach just north of the water works. She is in no danger, and can be got off. A number of other vessels were reported outside, afraid to go in, owing to the fog.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      Friday, October 27, 1871


Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Lives: nil
Freight: R.R.iron
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1871
Subject(s)
Schooners
Orion (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.6352
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Chicago
    Illinois, United States
    Latitude: 41.85003 Longitude: -87.65005
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Orion (Schooner), aground, 24 Oct 1871