Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Groton (Schooner), U10888, collision ?, 1 Jun 1868

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A vessel called the GROTON, grain loaded from Chicago, sustained some damages while being towed through St.Clair River, losing her mainboom and other injuries of a slighter character. At what point she called for repairs, or whether detained or not we did not learn. She is a new vessel and said to be of her first voyage.
      Detroit Free Press
      June 11, 1868


Schooner GROTON. U. S. No. 10888. Of 352.04 tons gross; 334.44 tons net. Built Port Huron, Mich., 1868. Home port, Detroit, Mich. 156.6 x 26.2 x 12.2
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1897


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Notes
Reason: collision ?
Lives: nil
Freight: grain
Remarks: Damaged slightly
Date of Original
1868
Subject(s)
Local identifier
McN.W.13087
Language of Item
English
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Donor
William R. McNeil
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Groton (Schooner), U10888, collision ?, 1 Jun 1868