Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Despatch (Propeller), seaman hurt, 1 Aug 1871

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ACCIDENT TO A SEAMAN. - Edward W. Hilt, a sailor on the steam barge DESPATCH, met with a serious accident at Chicago, Monday afternoon. He was engaged in "snubbing" the vessel, when his right foot became entangled in the line he was using, and was almost instantly severed. Hilt is a resident if Janesville, Wisconsin.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      August 11, 1871

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: seaman hurt
Date of Original
1871
Subject(s)
Propellers
Despatch (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.W.18677
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Chicago
    Illinois, United States
    Latitude: 41.85003 Longitude: -87.65005
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Despatch (Propeller), seaman hurt, 1 Aug 1871