Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Mississippi (Steamboat), aground, 18 Sep 1854

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The steamer MISSISSIPPI due here yesterday morning, did not reach her dock until 7 o'clock last evening. On coming out of Sandusky Bay on Monday evening she grounded on the bar, and did not get off until 4 o'clock yesterday morning. The propeller CINCINNATI went to her assistance and took off most of her cargo of flour &c., to lighten her.
      The Democracy, Buffalo
      Wednesday, September 20, 1854

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Lives: nil
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1854
Subject(s)
Steamboats
Mississippi (steamboat)
Local identifier
McN.W.14074
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Sandusky
    Ohio, United States
    Latitude: 41.44894 Longitude: -82.70796
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Mississippi (Steamboat), aground, 18 Sep 1854