William Crosthwaite (Schooner), U80344, aground, 28 Oct 1890
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The schooner CROSTHWAITE, with a full cargo of ore, is ashore on the beach near Ashtabula, where she is exposed to the northerly winds, with her hold full of water. She is valued at $23,000.
Saginaw Courier-Herald
Thursday, October 30, 1890
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Record of Wrecks and Heavy Losses.
Schooner W.S. CROSTHWAITE, ore laden, dragged anchor, during a heavy blow and went onto the beach east of Ashtabula piers, on a sandy bottom. She is owned by Gilchrist and others, valued at $23,000, only three-eighths being insured. Capt. Benham went to the wreck, which was endangered by heavy weather, Wednesday night.
Marine Review
October 30, 1890
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There is considerable doubt as to whether the CROSTHWAITE, ashore at Ashtabula, will hold together until she can be released. The bad weather has so far prevented any work being accomplished on her.
Saginaw Courier-Herald
Saturday, November 1, 1890
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Schooner CROSTHWAITE has been released from where it went ashore near Ashtabula.
Buffalo Evening News
November 8, 1890
Schooner W.S. CROSTHWAITE. U. S. No. 80344. Of 673.20 tons gross; 639.54 tons net. Built East Saginaw, Mich., 1873. Home port, Sandusky, O. 197.0 x 34.0 x 13.0
Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1885
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- Text
- Newspaper
- Item Type
- Clippings
- Notes
- Reason: aground
Freight: ore
Remarks: Got off
- Date of Original
- 1890
- Subject(s)
- Local identifier
- McN.W.17475
- Language of Item
- English
- Geographic Coverage
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Ohio, United States
Latitude: 41.86505 Longitude: -80.78981
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- Donor
- William R. McNeil
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