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Manistee Ship
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The screw passenger and freight vessel, Manistee. Faint typing on picture describes the loss of the Manistee on November 16, 1883. The ship Manistee lost on Lake Superior on Nov.,1883, midway between Bayfield, Wisconsin, and Ontonagon, Michigan. There were no survivors: her commander, Capt. John Mckay, crew, three passengers, all lost.
circa 1880
Publication Information
| Date Created | circa 1880 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 52305 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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