: Gerald C. Metzler Great Lakes Vessel Database

Description

Identification

Construction and Ownership

Built at:: Newport, Michigan
Vessel Type:: Steamer
Hull Materials:: Wood
Bow Type:: Plain Head
Builder Name:: R. C. Connell
Ownership Notes:: Ward, Eber B., (1858); Wolventon, J. W., (1858); Owen, E. W., (1859);
Master(s):: Britain, T. G., (1858-1859);

Power

Hull Dimensions

Tonnage

Enrollments/Registration

October 13, 1858: Port: Detroit Number: 136 of 1858
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: New Vessel
Next document: Detroit 3-28-1859
March 28, 1859: Port: Detroit Number: 11 of 1859
Document Type: Enrollment
Reason: Changed Owner

History

Classification:: a. Steamer, Gazelle (1858-1860)
Nationality:: American (1858-1860)
Chronology:: 1. 9/10/1860, Eagle Harbor, Lake Superior, struck the outer reef about a quarter of a mile from the dock and filled with water,
total loss, $30, 000 loss

Notes

Sources:: 1. Master Abstracts: Detroit, Michigan;
2. Enrollment; Detroit, Michigan;
3. Buffalo Morning Express: 3/11/1861;
4. Buffalo Commercial Advertiser: 3/11/1861;
5. Merchant Steam Vessels of the United States, 1790-1868; (The Lytle-Holdcamper List);
6. Steamboat Inspection Certificates: Detroit, Michigan, (1857-1859);

Contact

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

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Agency street/mail address:

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