Kittie M. Forbes (Propeller), aground, 6 Nov 1885
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It is thought that if a wrecking expedition can reach the KITTIE M. FORBES, ashore on one of the Apostle Islands, before she pounds to pieces on the rocks, that she can be rescued and towed to a Lake Superior port before cold weather set in. She is reported to be in good condition, and a tug has been sent to the wreck from the Sault.
Saginaw Courier-Herald
Friday, November 13, 1885
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The KITTIE M. FORBES that went on the beach at Outer Island last Friday night was released Thursday and towed to Bayfield. The same evening she left for Washburn, where she will discharge the remainder of her cargo. The damage to the steamer, although comparatively light, will necessitate lying her up for the remainder of the season. She will probably be towed to Port Huron for repairs.
Saginaw Courier-Herald
Saturday, November 14, 1885
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Propeller K.M. FORBES, of Port Huron, built 1883 and of 775 tons, On November 6, 1885 vessel went ashore on the Apostle Island, with a cargo of coal. Classed as a partial loss, with a property loss value of $15,000.
List of Partial Losses, 1885
Cleveland leader
December 7, 1885
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- Media Type
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- Newspaper
- Item Type
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- Notes
- Reason: aground
Lives: nil
Hull damage: $15,000
Cargo: inc.
Freight: coal
Remarks: Got off
- Date of Original
- 1885
- Subject(s)
- Local identifier
- McN.W.17533
- Language of Item
- English
- Geographic Coverage
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Wisconsin, United States
Latitude: 47.03521 Longitude: -90.43101
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- Donor
- William R. McNeil
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