Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Racine (Barge), struck wreck, 23 Oct 1891

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Amherstburg, Oct. 24. -- The barge RACINE, with lumber, in tow of the BOSTON, ran on the wreck of the BIRCKHEAD last evening, making the obstruction more dangerous than ever. Duff and Gatfield advise boats not to attempt to pass during the night. The RACINE lies directly across the BIRCKHEAD.
      Buffalo Enquirer
      Saturday, October 24, 1891

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: struck wreck
Lives: nil
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1891
Subject(s)
Barges
Racine (Barge)
Local identifier
McN.W.22190
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Stony Island
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 42.12588 Longitude: -83.13215
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Racine (Barge), struck wreck, 23 Oct 1891