Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Active (Schooner), sunk, 8 Jun 1855

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The schooner ACTIVE, Capt. John Scott, managing owner, while attempting to make the harbor, on Friday morning last, struck the bar, and after pounding a short time filled and sunk. her freight consisted of groceries and provisions belonging to Mr.B. Huntoon, and was saved in a damaged state. After lightening her up, the leak was partially stopped, the vessel got afloat, and, on Sunday, brought into the river and hove down.-----Manitowoc Tribune
      The Democracy, Buffalo
      Friday, June 15, 1855

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: sunk
Lives: nil
Freight: provisions
Remarks: Raised
Date of Original
1855
Subject(s)
Schooners
Active (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.14178
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Manitowoc Harbor
    Wisconsin, United States
    Latitude: 44.09194 Longitude: -87.64731
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Active (Schooner), sunk, 8 Jun 1855