BROWN, R.M. (1861, Schooner)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
BROWN, R.M.
Year of Build:
1861
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Newport (Marine City), MI
Vessel Type:
Schooner
Note: Also described as a scow. Low-rigged with very high bulwarks, standing keel.
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
Egins
Original Owner:
Egins
Power
Number of Masts:
2
Hull Dimensions
Tonnage (old style):
236
Capacity:
11,200 bushels
History
Chronology:

Built for coastal service between the Lakes & California.

1862 - 65 Enrolled Buffalo, NY.

1863 Owned Egins, Buffalo.

1865 Readmeasured 184 gross tons.

1865, Oct 17 Sailed Toledo, OH for Boston with walnut lumber; arrived Boston Nov 27.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:
Board of Lake Underwriters Marine Directory
Newspaper Clippings
John E. Poole notes, Bowling Green State University
Loudon G. Wilson
Contact
Contact
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Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
https://www.alpenalibrary.org

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USA
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