KELPIE (1856, Schooner)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
KELPIE
Year of Build:
1856
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Huron, OH
Vessel Type:
Schooner
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
Squires or Keating
Original Owner and Location:
Sly & Squires, Huron, OH.
Power
Number of Masts:
2
Hull Dimensions
Length:
116'
Beam:
25.4'
Depth:
10.9'
Tonnage (old style):
171
History
Chronology:

1856 - 60 Three enrollments Sandusky, OH.

1858, Jun Collision with grain laden schooner DARIEN off Long Point, Lake Erie.

1861 - 63 Two enrollments Milwaukee, WI.

1863 Owned James & Daniel Slauson, Racine, WI; large repairs, 2 masts 95.7 x 23.5 x 8.4', 165 35/95 tons.

1863, Apr Collision with steamer MILLARD FILLMORE off Sheboygan, Lake Michigan.

1865 Enrolled Chicago, IL; owned Daniel Slauson, Racine, WI.

1865, Nov 10 Ashore Muskegon, MI, Lake Michigan.

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:
211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
(989)356-6188
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