Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Liberty (Schooner), aground, 20 Nov 1840

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The schr. JOHN MEECH, laden with lumber, was driven ashore near the mouth of Milwaukie River, during a gale on the 20th ult., and went to pieces. The crew escaped by swimmimg.
      The schooner LIBERTY was also beached near Oak Creek and now lies high and dry, crew all safe. ( 2-2 )
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      December 12, 1840

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Lives: nil
Date of Original
1840
Subject(s)
Schooners
Liberty (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.20069
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Oak Creek
    Wisconsin, United States
    Latitude: 42.90613 Longitude: -87.84202
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Liberty (Schooner), aground, 20 Nov 1840