Maritime History of the Great Lakes

City of Rome (Propeller), aground, 14 Aug 1893

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Detroit, Aug. 14 - The stmr. CITY OF ROME, bound up with coal is aground below the St. Clair Flats Canal. A heavy northeast wind prevails and there may be some trouble in getting the boat afloat.
      Buffalo Enquirer
      August 14, 1893 7-4


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: aground
Lives: nil
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1893
Subject(s)
Propellers
City of Rome (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.W.15191
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
Donor
William R. McNeil
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City of Rome (Propeller), aground, 14 Aug 1893