Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Charles Mears (Barge), U33602, leak, 1 Apr 1869

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MEARS, C. Barge, cargo stone; sprung a leak on Lake Michigan; threw over 27 cords.
      Marine Disasters on the Western
      Lakes during 1869, Capt. J.W. Hall


Barge C. MEARS. U. S. No. 33602. Of 235.86 tons Home port, Chicago, Ill.
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1871
     
NOTE:-- the C. MEARS was a propeller until 1864

Media Type
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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: leak
Freight: stone
Remarks: Lost part of cargo
Date of Original
1869
Subject(s)
Barges
Charles Mears (Barge)
Local identifier
McN.W.6775
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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Charles Mears (Barge), U33602, leak, 1 Apr 1869