Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Ironsides (Propeller), U12091, broke wheel, 1 Nov 1871

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Propeller IRONSIDES, broke on of her wheels while crossing Lake Michigan.
      Marine Disasters on the Western
      Lakes during 1871, Capt. J.W. Hall

      . . . . .

      WHEEL BROKEN. - The prop. IRONSIDES has broken one of her wheels. This accident, together with necessary repairs to her boiler, will lay her up for a fortnight.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      Monday, November 13, 1871


      Steam screw IRONSIDES. U. S. No. 12091. Of 1,123.75 tons, 1,284 horsepower. Home port, Milwaukee, Wis.
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1871
     

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: broke wheel
Lives: nil
Remarks: Repaired
Date of Original
1871
Subject(s)
Propellers
Ironsides (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.W.6444
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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Ironsides (Propeller), U12091, broke wheel, 1 Nov 1871