GENERAL GAGE (1772, Schooner)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
GENERAL GAGE
Year of Build:
1772
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Detroit, MI
Vessel Type:
Schooner
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
Cornwall
Hull Dimensions
Length:
72'
Beam:
22' 10"
Depth:
8' 1"
Tonnage (old style):
154
Capacity:
200 barrels
History
Chronology:

Largest vessel on the Lakes for some years; 14 guns, 27 men. Originally built as a schooner & altered to a brig later in her career

1772 Launched Detroit

1785 Last mentioned

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
https://www.alpenalibrary.org

Agency street/mail address:
211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
(989)356-6188
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