Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Robert Burns (Brig), collision, 4 Jul 1868

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The bark CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE collided with the brig ROBERT BURNS, near the foot of the lake, on the evening of the 4th, carrying away the jibboom, cathead, and otherwise injuring her. The night was represented to be clear and both vessels were plainly visible long before the collision, both being bound up by the wind. - Chicago Republican.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      July 11, 1868 3-4


Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: collision
Lives: nil
Remarks: Repaired ?
Date of Original
1868
Subject(s)
Brigs
Robert Burns (Brig)
Local identifier
McN.W.15540
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Lake Michigan
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 43.68473 Longitude: -86.53036
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Robert Burns (Brig), collision, 4 Jul 1868