Barge 131 (Whaleback), U53278, collision, 16 Oct 1905
- Full Text
Sault Ste. Marie, Oct. 17. - Whaleback barge 131, upbound, in tow of the steamer CORONA, collided with barge Ed McWilliams, downbound, in tow of the steamer R. STAFFORD, off Sweets Point. The 131 was struck on the starboard side abreast of No. 1 hatch and sustained seven broken frames and three broken plates. Temporary repairs will be made though considerable damage was done. It is not known how badly the McWilliams is damaged.
Buffalo Evening News
October 17, 1905
. . . . .
Whaleback barge No. 131. U. S. No. 53278. Of 1,310 tons gross; 1,265 tons net. Built Superior, Wis., 1893. Home port, Duluth, Minn. Crew of 7.
Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1904
- Media Type
- Text
- Newspaper
- Item Type
- Clippings
- Notes
- Reason: collision
Lives: nil
Remarks: Repaired
- Date of Original
- 1905
- Subject(s)
- Local identifier
- McN.W.16996
- Language of Item
- English
- Geographic Coverage
-
-
Michigan, United States
Latitude: 46.03113 Longitude: -83.93417
-
- Donor
- William R. McNeil
- Copyright Statement
- Copyright status unknown. Responsibility for determining the copyright status and any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Contact
- Maritime History of the Great LakesEmail:walter@maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca
Website:
