Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Mayflower (Propeller), sunk, 7 Aug 1878

Description
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THE MAYFLOWER SUNK. - The steambarge MAYFLOWER, owned and commanded by Alex Rousiseau, of Newport, on entering the ship channel, near Monroe, on Wednesday morning of last week, ran on a pile, knocking a hole in her bottom and sinking her. She was loaded with staves and cordwood, and was bound for Toledo. She can easily be raised.
      Detroit Post & Tribune
      Friday, August 16, 1878

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Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: sunk
Lives: nil
Freight: staves, cordwood
Remarks: Raised
Date of Original
1878
Subject(s)
Propellers
Mayflower (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.W.16159
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Monroe
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 41.91643 Longitude: -83.39771
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Mayflower (Propeller), sunk, 7 Aug 1878