Maritime History of the Great Lakes

H. C. Potter (Barge), U11848, aground, 16 Nov 1878

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The barge H.C. POTTER sailed over from Cleveland, and when off Point au Pelee became enveloped in the fog and went ashore. The tug JESSIE went down to her yesterday, but before she arrived the tug BALIZE had pulled her off. The BALIZE passed up yesterday afternoon, with the POTTER in tow. No damage was done.
      Detroit Post & Tribune
      Tuesday, November 19, 1878

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Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Lives: nil
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1878
Subject(s)
Barges
H. C. Potter (Barge)
Local identifier
McN.W.20622
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Point Pelee
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 41.908055 Longitude: -82.508888
Donor
William R. McNeil
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H. C. Potter (Barge), U11848, aground, 16 Nov 1878