SCAMMON, J. Y. (1845, Schooner)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
SCAMMON, J. Y.
Year of Build:
1845
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Chicago, IL
Vessel Type:
Schooner
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
James Averill
Power
Number of Masts:
2
Hull Dimensions
Tonnage (old style):
195
Final Disposition
Final Location:
8 miles from Grand Traverse Bay
Lake Michigan
Date:
Jun 1854
How:
ashore after dragging anchors in storm
Notes:
Also noted as on S. Manitou Island
History
Chronology:

1845 Enrolled Detroit, MI.

1847 Owned Chicago, IL.

1848, Apr 17 Ashore near Chicago; 2 lives lost, abandoned to underwriters.

1848, Jun 29 Owned Charles Walker.

1848, Aug 19 Hauled off, taken to Chicago.

1848, Oct 28 26 feet & centerboard added; enrolled as a brig, launched.

1849, Sep 17 Collision with schooner JENNY LIND off Grand River, OH; lost both masts, completely stripped.

1854, Jun Ashore, Lake Michigan; owned Hannah & Co., et al, Chicago.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
Agency street/mail address:
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Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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