Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Water Lily (Barge), sunk, 1 Jun 1887

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Clayton.---The Barge WATER LILY is sunk at the head of the Lachine Rapids. The pilot mistaking the light took the wrong course. The result was that the steamer and her consort went on the rocks, the barge sinking instantly. The cargo of the barge was a total loss.
      The Marine Record
      Thurs. June 16, 1887 p. 5

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: sunk
Lives: nil
Date of Original
1887
Subject(s)
Barges
Water Lily (Barge)
Local identifier
McN.W.13454
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Water Lily (Barge), sunk, 1 Jun 1887