Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Commodore Lawrence (Schooner), lightning, 4 May 1837

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LAWRENCE, COMMODORE Schooner, while lying at Huron, was struck by the lightning, and both her masts shivered to pieces. Capt. Root of the BUNKER HILL says her masts had fallen when he saw her.
      Daily Herald & Gazette, Cleveland
      Tuesday, May 9, 1837

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: lightning
Lives: nil
Remarks: Damaged
Date of Original
1837
Subject(s)
Schooners
Commodore Lawrence (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.9774
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Huron
    Ohio, United States
    Latitude: 41.39505 Longitude: -82.55517
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Commodore Lawrence (Schooner), lightning, 4 May 1837