Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Mary Francis (Schooner), aground, 13 Nov 1862

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ASHORE. --The Canadain schooner MARY FRANCIS, owned by Mr. Stanley of St. Catharines, is ashore on the Sow & Pigs, Lake Ontario. There is a lighter alongside to release her.
      Buffalo Daily Courier
      November 17, 1862
     

NOTE:-- the rocky coast of Wolfe Island on the south-west side, known as "The Sow and Pigs," one of the most treacherous points on the whole of Lake Ontario. She speedily filled with water, the
      Also listed under MARY FRANCES

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Date of Original
1862
Subject(s)
Schooners
Mary Francis (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.21314
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Wolfe Island
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 44.170277 Longitude: -76.408055
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Mary Francis (Schooner), aground, 13 Nov 1862