Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Irene (Barge), overboard, 6 Aug 1901

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A sailor was drowned off the deck of the barge IRENE yesterday as she was being towed by the tug CORSAIR, with a picnic party aboard.
      The police of the 10th. Precinct learned of the drowning last night, but were unable to locate the tug and secure the name of the dead man. The body has not yet been recovered.
      Buffalo Daily Courier
      August 6, 1901 7-5

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Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: overboard
Lives: 1
Date of Original
1901
Subject(s)
Barges
Irene (Barge)
Local identifier
McN.W.14954
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Buffalo
    New York, United States
    Latitude: 42.88645 Longitude: -78.87837
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Irene (Barge), overboard, 6 Aug 1901