Maritime History of the Great Lakes

City of Madison (Propeller), U4350, struck rock, 14 Oct 1870

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On her voyage down from Lake Superior the prop. CITY OF MADISON had a narrow escape from serious disaster. She struck the same rocks which sunk the ONTONAGON. Arriving at Chicago and going into drydock, it was found that her forefoot and part of her keel were carried away.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      October 14, 1870 3-4


Steam screw CITY OF MADISON. U. S. No. 4350. Of 487.23 tons. Home port, Chicago, Ill.
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1871

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Newspaper
Item Type
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Notes
Reason: struck rock
Lives: nil
Remarks: Repaired
Date of Original
1870
Subject(s)
Propellers
City of Madison (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.W.18398
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • St. Marys River
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 46.059722 Longitude: -83.945833
Donor
William R. McNeil
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City of Madison (Propeller), U4350, struck rock, 14 Oct 1870