Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Ionia (Propeller), U100473, aground, 25 Apr 1905

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The steamer IONIA, laden with corn, ran aground on Locherbies Shoal outside the Harbor of Collingwood yesterday and is said to be pounding heavily. In order to float the ship it will be necessary to lighter her cargo.
      Buffalo Evening News
      April 26, 1905
     
     
Steam screw IONIA. U. S. No. 100437. Of 1,418 tons gross; 1,011 tons net. Built Grand haven, Mich., 1890. Home port, Detroit, Mich. 209.2 x 38.1 x21.3 Freight service. Crew of 13. Of 1,287 indicated horsepower.
      Merchant Vessel List, U. S., 1906
     
NOTE:- the above IONIA may not be correct, could be IONA ??
     


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Reason: aground
Lives: nil
Freight: corn
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1905
Subject(s)
Local identifier
McN.W.20109
Language of Item
English
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Donor
William R. McNeil
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Ionia (Propeller), U100473, aground, 25 Apr 1905