Thomas Wilson (Propeller), U145616, aground, 1 Oct 1897
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St. Clair, Oct. 8 - The whaleback stm. THOMAS WILSON which went aground here opposite the Star-line dock, yesterday morning , and which nearly collided with 2 barges was released after much trouble at 8:00 this morning. So far as can be learned, little if any damage was sustained by the WILSON.
Buffalo Morning Express
October 9, 1897 3-2
THOMAS WILSON. Built April 30, 1892 Whaleback Bulk Propeller - Steel
U. S. No. 145616. 1713 gt - 1318 nt 308.0 x 38.0 x 24.0
Sunk in collision with steamer GEORGE G. HADLY, June 7, 1902, 1 miles south of Duluth, Minn., piers; 9 lives lost.
American Barge Co., Superior, Master Shipbuilding List
Institute for Great Lakes research
Perrysburg, Ohio.- Media Type
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- Newspaper
- Item Type
- Clippings
- Notes
- Reason: aground
Remarks: Got off
- Date of Original
- 1897
- Subject(s)
- Local identifier
- McN.W.19185
- Language of Item
- English
- Geographic Coverage
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Michigan, United States
Latitude: 42.82087 Longitude: -82.48602
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- Donor
- William R. McNeil
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