Maritime History of the Great Lakes

M. L. Pierce (Canal Boat), sunk, 28 May 1857

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CANAL BOAT SUNK. - We learn from J.G. Kilock, Deputy Canal Collector, that the canal boat MIAMI VALLEY was sunk on the providence Blackwater, on the night of the 28th. inst. She was loaded with wheat and oats principally. Boats were unable to pass for a day or two. We also learn that the canal boat M.L. PIERCE was sunk in the lock south of the junction; she was loaded with staves. - Toledo Blade, 30.
      Buffalo Daily Republic
      Tuesday, June 2, 1857

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Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: sunk
Lives: nil
Freight: staves
Date of Original
1857
Subject(s)
Canal boats
M. L. Pierce (Canal Boat)
Local identifier
McN.W.16909
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Toledo
    Ohio, United States
    Latitude: 41.66394 Longitude: -83.55521
Donor
William R. McNeil
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M. L. Pierce (Canal Boat), sunk, 28 May 1857