Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Elbe (Schooner), U759, aground, 1 Jun 1883

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During the fog the other night the Schooner ELBE went ashore at Whitefish Bay. The Tug COE, with the life-saving crew went to her assistance, and after throwing overboard a portion of her deckload, succeeded in pulling her off. She is considerably damaged. - Milwaukee Report
      Marine Record
      June 16, 1883

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Schooner ELBE. U. S. No. 7519. Of 67.95 tons gross; 64.56 tons net. Built Chicago, Ill, 1855. Home port, Milwaukee, Wis. 78.0 x 18.0 x 6.0.
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1885
     

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1883
Subject(s)
Schooners
Elbe (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.10180
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Whitefish Bay
    Wisconsin, United States
    Latitude: 43.13168 Longitude: -87.89175
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Elbe (Schooner), U759, aground, 1 Jun 1883