Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Henry Norton (Schooner), squall damage, 1 May 1843

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Schr. HENRY NORTON. -- We learn that while the schooner HENRY NORTON was making Chicago on Tuesday last, her foreyard was carried away by a squall, and that her mate, Wm. Hughes, having gone up to secure it, fell upon the deck and was severely injured -- having his right arm broken, being otherwise much bruised.
      Buffalo Daily Gazette
      May 23, 1843

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Newspaper
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Reason: squall damage
Lives: nil
Remarks: Repaired
Date of Original
1843
Subject(s)
Schooners
Henry Norton (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.23374
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Chicago
    Illinois, United States
    Latitude: 41.85003 Longitude: -87.65005
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Henry Norton (Schooner), squall damage, 1 May 1843