Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Paragon (Schooner), aground, 1 May 1864

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The schooner PARAGON ashore at Saugeen with a cargo of wheat was raised and towed to Detroit. The tug G.H. PARKER used steam pumps to free her of water. The cargo of 5,000 bushels much of which was a total loss.
      Toronto Globe
      May 24, 1864
     
     
Schooner PARAGON. (C) Of 244 tons, Built Oshawa 1852 by Lummeree. Owned by J. Kemp. Home port, Toronto. alue 7,000 Class A 2.
      Association of Canadian Lake Underwriters
      Lake Vessel Register, for 1866
     

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Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: aground
Lives: nil
Freight: wheat
Remarks: Got off
Date of Original
1864
Subject(s)
Schooners
Paragon (Schooner)
Local identifier
McN.W.25223
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Saugeen River
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 44.501111 Longitude: -81.373611
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Paragon (Schooner), aground, 1 May 1864