Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Homer (Schooner), struck by squall, 1 Jul 1883

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The Schooner HOMER, coal laden from Asthabula, was towed in here early Sunday morning. She was struck by a severe squall on Friday morning off Evanston, which carried away her foresail, main-gafftopsail, and flying jib. She was compelled to run away down the lake before the gale. -- Chicago Report
      Marine Record
      July 26, 1883

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: struck by squall
Lives: nil
Freight: coal
Remarks: Damaged canvas
Date of Original
1883
Subject(s)
Schooners
Homer (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.10220
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Evans Center
    New York, United States
    Latitude: 42.65811 Longitude: -79.03476
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Homer (Schooner), struck by squall, 1 Jul 1883