CONGRESS (1844 or 1841, Schooner)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
CONGRESS
Year of Build:
1844 or 1841
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Algonac, MI
Vessel Type:
Schooner
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
Chester Jr. Kimball
Original Owner and Location:
Gurden & Chester Kimball, Algonac, MI.
Power
Number of Masts:
2
Hull Dimensions
Length:
99'
Beam:
24'
Depth:
9' 8"
Tonnage (old style):
206 32/95
History
Chronology:

1844, Oct 18 Ashore below Amherstburg, ONT.

1845, Sep 29 Owned George Foot et al, Detroit, MI.

1846, May 18 Owned Thomas L. Sacker, Chicago, IL.

1852 Owned Fox & Bruce.

1853, Dec 3 Ashore & dismasted Pt. Betsey, Lake Michigan, with apples & railroad iron for Milwaukee, WI.

1854, Oct Owned & repaired by G. Phifter, Milwaukee; used in Green Bay lumber trade.

1860 Owned C. P. Foster, Milwaukee.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:
Donald V. Baut
Board of Lake Underwriters Marine Directory
Erik Heyl, Early American Steamers
Newspaper Clippings
Loudon G. Wilson
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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