Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Ed McWilliams (Schooner), collision, 16 Oct 1905

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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

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Newspaper
Item Type
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Notes
Reason: collision
Lives: nil
Remarks: Repaired
Date of Original
1905
Subject(s)
Schooners
Ed McWilliams (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.16997
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Sweets Islands
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 46.03113 Longitude: -83.93417
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Ed McWilliams (Schooner), collision, 16 Oct 1905