PONTIAC (1856, Steamer)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
PONTIAC
Year of Build:
1856
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Grand Rapids, MI
Vessel Type:
Steamer
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
W.C. Heydon
Power
Propulsion:
Sidewheel
Hull Dimensions
Length:
124'
Beam:
17'
Depth:
3'
Tonnage (old style):
68
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Off mouth of Sand Creek near Grand Haven, Michigan, Lake Michigan
How:
Boiler explosion
Final Cargo:
Lumber & general freight
Notes:
Three lives lost & five injured
History
Chronology:

1857 Enrolled Detroit

1864, May 14 Destroyed by boiler explosion off mouth of Sand Creek

near Grand Haven, Michigan, Lake Michigan

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact us:
Test 4 Walter
 database@wisconsinmaritime.org
 
https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org

 

75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220



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PONTIAC (1856, Steamer)