Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Frances Smith (Steamboat), aground, 2 Sep 1878

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It is reported that the propellers St. LOUIS, NORTHERN QUEEN, R. HOLLAND, and the steamer FRANCES SMITH all got aground on Topsail Island, Sault River, during the smoky weather. They were all relieved without damage or much delay.
      Detroit Post & Tribune
      Thursday, September 5, 1878

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Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Lives: nil
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1878
Subject(s)
Steamboats
Frances Smith (steamboat)
Local identifier
McN.W.16177
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Topsail Island
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 46.496388 Longitude: -84.297222
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Frances Smith (Steamboat), aground, 2 Sep 1878