Maritime History of the Great Lakes

George Washington (Schooner), lightning, 2 Jun 1856

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STRUCK. - The schooner GEORGE WASHINGTON, of the Lake Navigation Co's line,
which made this port yesterday morning, was struck by lightning on her way up, Monday, and had her main topmast knocked down and lost, and her mainmast shattered considerably. - Chicago Tribune, Monday
      Buffalo Daily Courier
      Thursday, June 12, 1856


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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: lightning
Lives: nil
Remarks: Repaired
Date of Original
1856
Subject(s)
Schooners
George Washington (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.14748
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Grand River
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 42.855277 Longitude: -79.577777
Donor
William R. McNeil
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George Washington (Schooner), lightning, 2 Jun 1856