by import2 | March 26, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1884: The CITY OF MOUNT CLEMENS (wooden propeller “rabbit,” 106 foot, 132 gross tons) was launched at the Chabideaux yard in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, on 26 March 1884. She was towed to Detroit to be fit out. She was built for Chapaton & Lacroix. She lasted...
by import2 | March 25, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1911: FRANK R. DENTON was launched March 25, 1911, as a.) THOMAS WALTERS (Hull#390) at Lorain, Ohio by American Ship Building Co. for the Interstate Steamship Co., Cleveland, Ohio. 1916: HENRY G. DALTON (Hull#713) was launched March 25, 1916, at Lorain, Ohio by...
by import2 | March 24, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1874: On 24 March 1874, the 181-foot, 3-mast wooden schooner MORNING STAR was launched at E. Saginaw, Michigan, by Crosthwaite. 1876: On 24 March 1876, CITY OF SANDUSKY (wooden side-wheel passenger/package freight vessel, 171 foot, 608 gross tons, built in 1866, at...
by import2 | March 23, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1850: On 23 March 1850, TROY (wooden side-wheel passenger/package freighter, 182 foot, 546 tons, built in 1845, at Maumee, Ohio) exploded and burned at Black Rock, New York. Up to 22 lives were lost. She was recovered and rebuilt the next year and lasted until 1860....
by import2 | March 22, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1871: On 22 March 1871, Engineer George Smith and two firemen were badly scalded on the propeller LAKE BREEZE when a steam pipe they were working on blew away from the side of the boiler. They were getting the engines ready for the new shipping season. 1873: On 22...
by import2 | March 21, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1853: On 21 March 1853, GENERAL SCOTT (wooden side-wheeler, 105 foot, 64 tons, built in 1852, at Saginaw, Michigan) was tied up to her dock on the Saginaw River when she was crushed beyond repair by ice that flowed down the river during the spring breakup. One...
