Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Sir W. Siemens (Propeller), aground, 10 Dec 1901

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STEAMER SIEMENS STILL FAST.
Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 12. -- The Steel Trust steamer W. W. SIEMENS, which went aground while coming into the harbor on Wednesday, was lightered yesterday. Tonight two tugs endeavored to get the boat off, but the attempt was unsuccessful. More of the cargo will be taken off in the morning and it is then expected the boat will be moved.
      Duluth News-Tribune
      December 13, 1901
     
     
      The Trust steamer SIR WILLIAM SIEMENS, which grounded at the entrance to Buffalo harbor, was released yesterday afternoon after 100,000 bushels of her grain cargo had been removed upon lighters.
      Duluth News-Tribune
      December 14, 1901


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Notes
Reason: aground
Lives: nil
Freight: grain
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1901
Subject(s)
Local identifier
McN.W.22890
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • New York, United States
    Latitude: 42.88645 Longitude: -78.87837
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Sir W. Siemens (Propeller), aground, 10 Dec 1901