Maritime History of the Great Lakes

R. W. England (Propeller), U200948, aground, 29 Aug 1915

Description
Full Text

ENGLAND, R.W. Steamer, ran aground in heavy fog, August 29, 1915, near Grassy Island, Detroit River; released after lightering 500 tons of coal
      The Marine Review, February 1916



Steam screw R.W. ENGLAND. U. S. No. 200948. Of 3,887 tons gross; 2,935 tons net. Built Ecorse, Mich., 1904. Home port, Cleveland, Ohio. 362.8 x 50.2 x 29.0 Steel built. Passenger service. Crew of 21. 900 indicated horsepower.
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1906
     

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Freight: coal
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1915
Subject(s)
Propellers
R. W. England (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.W.9864
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Grassy Island
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 42.22421 Longitude: -83.13465
Donor
William R. McNeil
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R. W. England (Propeller), U200948, aground, 29 Aug 1915