Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Oconto (Propeller), U19369, fire, 1 Jan 1885

Description
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The propeller OCONTO, in winter quarters at this (Detroit) port, at the foot of McDougall Avenue, took fire a few nights since, and was damaged to the extent of $600. Her repairs are being made good.
      Marine Record
      January 29, 1885

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Steam screw OCONTO. U. S. No. 19369. Of 505.35 tonbs gross; 447.60 tons net. Built Manitowoc, Wis., 1872. Home port, Harrisville, Mich. 143.0 x 32.0 x 10.0
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1835

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: fire
Lives: nil
Cargo: $600
Remarks: Repaired
Date of Original
1885
Subject(s)
Propellers
Oconto (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.W.16480
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Detroit
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 42.33143 Longitude: -83.04575
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Oconto (Propeller), U19369, fire, 1 Jan 1885