Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Fontanelle (Bark), collision, 1 Sep 1866

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Bark FONTANELLA, lost jib-boom, bowsprit and headgear by collision with Schooner H. SPENCER on Lake Michigan, September 1866. Property loss $200
      Casualty List for 1866---Buffalo
      Commercial Advertiser, Feb. 26, 1867

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COLLISION. - The bark FONTANELLE collided with the schooner G. SPENCER when about eight miles from this port Wednesday night, carrying away the bowsprit and jib-boom of the latter. The SPENCER was towed into this port by the tug J.A. CRAWFORD. - Chicago Tribune.
      Buffalo Daily Courier
      Monday, October 1, 1866


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Reason: collision
Hull damage: $200
Remarks: Damaged
Date of Original
1866
Subject(s)
Local identifier
McN.W.12476
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 43.68473 Longitude: -86.53036
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Fontanelle (Bark), collision, 1 Sep 1866