Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Roger Blough (Propeller), fire, 24 Jun 1971

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FIRE DAMAGES ORE CARRIER UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
      Firemen and shipyard workers fight fire in the stern of the giant ore carrier ROGER BLOUGH at Lorain, Yesterday. The ship, the largest built on the Great Lakes, is in the final stages of construction and was scheduled to start her sea trials next month. Four men were unaccounted for and at least 15 were treated for smoke inhalation.
      Globe & Mail (Toronto)
      Friday, June 25, 1971
     
NOTE:- The above was the caption under a photograph of the burning ROGER BLOUGH..

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: fire
Lives: 4
Remarks: Repaired
Date of Original
1971
Subject(s)
Propellers
Roger Blough (Propeller)
Local identifier
McN.W.22784
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Lorain
    Ohio, United States
    Latitude: 41.45282 Longitude: -82.18237
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Roger Blough (Propeller), fire, 24 Jun 1971