Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Luther Wright (Schooner), struck pier, 6 Oct 1849

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WRIGHT, LUTHER Schooner, struck the piers going into Chicago, considerably damaged. Oct. 6, 1849.
      Casualty List for 1849
      Erik Hyle's private papers

      . . . . .

The schooner LUTHER WRIGHT, in coming into Cleveland on Monday night, struck the pier and was damaged considerably.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      Saturday, October 6, 1849

NOTE.---Cleveland is thought to be a mistake, and that Chicago is correct ?

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: struck pier
Remarks: Damaged considerably
Date of Original
1849
Subject(s)
Schooners
Luther Wright (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.9285
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Chicago
    Illinois, United States
    Latitude: 41.85003 Longitude: -87.65005
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Luther Wright (Schooner), struck pier, 6 Oct 1849