ALPHA (1847, Schooner)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
ALPHA
Year of Build:
1847
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Cleveland, OH
Vessel Type:
Schooner
Note: Built for $2970.
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Power
Number of Masts:
2
Hull Dimensions
Length:
65.9'
Beam:
17'
Depth:
6.7'
Tonnage (old style):
65.88
History
Chronology:

1849 Cuyahoga District.

1854, Oct 17 Ashore near mouth of St.Mary's River, cargo of powder.

1856 Enrolled Chicago, IL.

1860 Owned J. Gwinn, Chicago, IL.

1863 Repairs.

1864 Same owner Chicago, IL.

1867-68 Not listed.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:
C. E. Feltner Enrollments Database
Erik Heyl, Early American Steamers
Newspaper Clippings
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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