LADY SAMSON (1873, Scow Schooner)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
LADY SAMSON
Year of Build:
1873
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Wilkesport, ONT
Vessel Type:
Scow Schooner
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
J.Johnson
Power
Number of Masts:
2
Hull Dimensions
Length:
97'
Beam:
25'
Depth:
4.1'
Tonnage (net):
85 registered
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Near Belle Isle.
Detroit River.
Date:
25 Apr 1879
How:
Burned.
Final Cargo:
Wood.
Notes:
In tow of tug COMET, spark from tug caught barge on fire. Owned McRae, Wallaceburg, ONT.(not clear if this vessel).
History
Chronology:

1877 Owned Duncan McLellan, Wallaceburg, ONT.

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

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USA
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