Maritime History of the Great Lakes

L. B. Crocker (Schooner), lost deck load, 20 Sep 1859

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Schooner L.B. CROCKER, lost 200 barrels of salt, and her boat in a gale on Lake Michigan, September 1859. Property loss, hull $80, cargo $320.
      Disasters to Oswego Vessels During 1859
      Oswego (N.Y.) Commercial Times
      April 10, 1860

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The schooner CROCKER, which arrived today, suffered severely, losing overboard 270 barrels of salt. The Captain was severely injured. - Chicago Times.
      Buffalo Daily Courier
      Friday, September 23, 1859

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Newspaper
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Notes
Reason: lost deck load
Hull damage: $80
Cargo: $320
Freight: salt
Remarks: Repaired
Date of Original
1859
Subject(s)
Schooners
L. B. Crocker (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.12892
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Lake Michigan
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 43.68473 Longitude: -86.53036
Donor
William R. McNeil
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L. B. Crocker (Schooner), lost deck load, 20 Sep 1859