Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Erie Packet (Schooner), aground, 20 Nov 1823

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The schooner MERCATOR left this port on Thursday last for Detroit, with a cargo of oats, corn, flour, and whisky. She sprung a leak and has gone ashore at the mouth of the Rocky River. We understand she is unloaded, but her cargo much damaged.
      We are also informed that the ERIE PACKET went ashore last week near the mouth of Grand River, with a cargo of merchandise, principally belonging to Mr. Brewster of this village.
      Cleveland Weekly Herald
      Thursday, November 27, 1823

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Lives: nil
Freight: merchandise
Remarks: ?
Date of Original
1823
Subject(s)
Schooners
Erie Packet (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.11935
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Grand River
    Ohio, United States
    Latitude: 41.76032 Longitude: -81.28066
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Erie Packet (Schooner), aground, 20 Nov 1823