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Photograph - Mesquite Sunk, July 14, 1990

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Investigation Report and Photograph, 1989-1990, detailing the grounding of the United States Coast Guard Cutter Mesquite, which was grounded near Keweenaw Point in Lake Superior, December 4, 1989. The report contains the official findings of the investigation into the grounding of the USCGC Mesquite. The report includes witness statements, weather reports and navigation logs. There is also a photograph of when the ship was deliberately sunk on July 14, 1990.

Dates

  • July 14, 1990

Conditions Governing Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.18 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box (1/2 letter size))

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

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