Maritime History of the Great Lakes

John Mahar (Tug), fire, 15 Dec 1905

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The tug boat JOHN MAHAR caught fire about 9:15 Sunday night while
moored at Taylor and Crate's lumber dock at the foot of Austing St. The
fire started around the furnace and before the fire department arrived the
whole cabin was destroyed.
      The JOHN MAHAR is owned by Philip Mago of Tonawanda. The damage is
estimated at about $800. It is covered by insurance.
      The International Gazette
      December 16, 1905 5-4



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Newspaper
Item Type
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Notes
Reason: fire
Lives: nil
Date of Original
1905
Subject(s)
Tugs
John Mahar (Tug)
Local identifier
McN.W.18505
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Buffalo
    New York, United States
    Latitude: 42.88645 Longitude: -78.87837
Donor
William R. McNeil
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John Mahar (Tug), fire, 15 Dec 1905