Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Charlotte (Schooner), lightning, 1 Aug 1834

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As the schooner CHARLOTTE of Pickering, laden with cordwood, was making this port, she was struck with lightning. Her sails, masts &c., were injured considerably. On man, named Peter Van Horn, whose family reside in Pickering, was killed instantly.
      Cobourg Star
      Wednesday, August 6, 1834

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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: lightning
Lives: 1
Freight: cordwood
Remarks: Damaged
Date of Original
1834
Subject(s)
Schooners
Charlotte (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.13988
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Cobourg
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 43.95977 Longitude: -78.16515
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Charlotte (Schooner), lightning, 1 Aug 1834