Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Thomas W. Palmer (Propeller), aground, 13 Oct 1885

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Propeller T.W. PALMER, of Detroit, built 1880 and of 1,070 tons. On October 13, 1885 propeller went ashore on Surveyors Reef, Lake Huron. Classed as a partial loss, with a property loss of $6,500. Cargo of coal.
      Cleveland Leader [Casualty list]
      December 7, 1885


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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Hull damage: $6,500
Freight: coal
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1885
Subject(s)
Propellers
Thomas W. Palmer (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.W.17767
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Surveyors Reef
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 45.95446 Longitude: -84.22558
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Thomas W. Palmer (Propeller), aground, 13 Oct 1885