Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Empire State (Propeller), aground, 18 Oct 1866

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AGROUND IN THE RIVER. - The propeller EMPIRE STATE yesterday morning got aground in the river while passing through Clark street bridge, and kept open the draw nearly an hour. The vessel was at last loosened by the aid of a tug, when she quitely proceeded to State Street bridge and repeated the operation. - Chicago Republican.
      Buffalo Daily Courier
      Monday, October 22, 1866

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Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Lives: nil
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1866
Subject(s)
Propellers
Empire State (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.W.18857
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Chicago
    Illinois, United States
    Latitude: 41.85003 Longitude: -87.65005
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Empire State (Propeller), aground, 18 Oct 1866