Buffalo (Brig), aground, 1 Sep 1859
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The brig BUFFALO is ashore on the bar near Grand Haven, and is full of water. It is thought she will be a total loss.
Detroit Free Press
September 13, 1859
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The brig BUFFALO, Capt. Loutit, from the lower lakes, laden with a cargo of coal for the Detroit and Milwaukee Railway Co., went ashore near the end of the pier, at this place on Sunday last. Four of the crew while attempting to land in the yawl, were swamped, and only escaped with their lives by the timely assistance of spectators who were on the beach; the remainder were rescued from their perilous position by the prompt and noble effort of Messrs. Mathews and Walker, fishermen, who fearlessly, with their boat, encountered the foaming billows of the lake. A valuable horse, belonging to the captain was drowned, while attempting to bring him ashore. We understand the vessel and cargo were insured in responsible companies, and that there is not much hope of saving either. - Grand Haven news, 14th.
Detroit Free Press
September 16, 1859
The Detroit Advertiser of Thursday says: The Brig BUFFALO, which went ashore a few days ago on the South bar at Grand Haven, has broken up and will prove a total loss. The BUFFALO was owned by Captain J. Loutitt and insured for $3,000 in the Aetna Co. The cargo consisting of coal, was insured for $1,000 in the Buffalo Mutual
Cleveland Morning leader
September 24, 1859
- Media Type
- Text
- Newspaper
- Item Type
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- Notes
- Reason: aground
Lives: nil
Freight: coal
Remarks: Total loss
- Date of Original
- 1859
- Subject(s)
- Local identifier
- McN.W.12878
- Language of Item
- English
- Geographic Coverage
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Michigan, United States
Latitude: 43.06307 Longitude: -86.22839
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- Donor
- William R. McNeil
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