Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Francis (Steamboat), fire, 6 Sep 1877

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DESTROYED BY FIRE
      Two Steamers Burned at Ottawa, Ont.
Ottawa, Ont., Sept. 7. -- The steamer FRANCIS, belonging to McRae & Co., was burned to the water's edge last night, near Sorel. No insurance.
The steamer QUEEN, of the Ottawa River Navigation Co., caught fire at noon today, and was almost totally destroyed. Loss heavy.
      The J. W. Hall Great Lakes Marine Scrapbook, September, 1877.
     

Media Type
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Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: fire
Lives: nil
Remarks: Total loss ?
Date of Original
1877
Subject(s)
Steamboats
Francis (Steamboat)
Local identifier
McN.W.24054
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Sorel
    Quebec, Canada
    Latitude: 46.03336 Longitude: -73.11585
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Francis (Steamboat), fire, 6 Sep 1877