Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Plymouth Rock (Barge), abandoned ?, 26 Oct 1877

Description
Full Text

The old barge PLYMOUTH ROCK has been towed up to Grosse Point, where it is to be sunk, filled with stone, and converted into a substantial dock. Just what was wanted. The spot selected is close by the lighthouse.
      Cleveland Herald
      October 26, 1877


Captain Dana has purchased the old barge PLYMOUTH ROCK, which has been sunk off Windmill Point Light-house for some nine years, and will attempt to release her. She is said to be full of sand.
      Cleveland Herald
      July 26, 1881
     

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: abandoned ?
Lives: nil
Remarks: Raised
Date of Original
1877
Subject(s)
Barges
Plymouth Rock (Barge)
Local identifier
McN.W.18603
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Grosse Pointe
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 42.38615 Longitude: -82.91186
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Plymouth Rock (Barge), abandoned ?, 26 Oct 1877