Maritime History of the Great Lakes

St. Peter (Schooner), collision, 20 Aug 1875

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The steam barge BALDWIN this forenoon undertook to tow the barge POTTER from the Rolling Mill Dock and ran her into the schooner ST. PETER. The ST. PETER had a cathead and her spitsail carried awaiy, beside suffering damage to her fore rigging. The vessels anchor was also tripped and thrown into the river. Next time it is probable that a tug will be allowed to tow the POTTER. (Milwaukee Wisconsin Aug. 20.)
      Toronto Daily Globe
      Wednesday, August 25, 1875

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: collision
Lives: nil
Remarks: Repaired
Date of Original
1875
Subject(s)
Schooners
St. Peter (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.20952
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Milwaukee
    Wisconsin, United States
    Latitude: 43.0389 Longitude: -87.90647
Donor
William R. McNeil
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St. Peter (Schooner), collision, 20 Aug 1875