Maritime History of the Great Lakes

City of Rome (Propeller), U125914, disabled machinery, 1 May 1883

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Capt. Wolvin of the prop. CITY OF ROME, says he left Chicago on May 20. The CITY OF ROME broke her coupling on Saginaw Bay, and caused considerable delay in reaching Detroit.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      May 28, 1883 3-8


Steam screw CITY OF ROME. U. S. No. 125914. Of 1908 tons gross; 1594 tons net. Built Cleveland, O., 1881. Home port, Sandusky, O. 268.2 x 40.2 x 20.3 Crew of 17. Of 500 indicated horsepower.
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1902

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: disabled machinery
Lives: nil
Remarks: Repaired
Date of Original
1883
Subject(s)
Propellers
City of Rome (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.W.14869
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Saginaw Bay
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 43.75002 Longitude: -83.66664
Donor
William R. McNeil
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City of Rome (Propeller), U125914, disabled machinery, 1 May 1883