Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Mercer (Schooner), aground, 1 Jan 1869

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MERCER Schooner, ashore near Lexington, Lake Huron; a total loss.
      Marine Disasters on the Western
      Lakes during 1869, Capt. J.W. Hall

      . . . . .
     
The schooner MERCER of Port Huron, which went ashore at Point Au Barques on Saturday evening, It is thought she will prove a total loss. Built in 1849 she was formerly a U. S. Revinue Cutter, 130 tons.
      Chicago Tribune
      Tuesday, December 1, 1868
     
NOTE:-- Same Casualty ????

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Remarks: Total loss
Date of Original
1869
Subject(s)
Schooners
Mercer (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.6676
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Lexington
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 43.26808 Longitude: -82.53076
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Mercer (Schooner), aground, 1 Jan 1869