City of Bangor Logbook
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Logbook, circa 1926, of the steamer City of Bangor (built 1896). Converted to an automobile carrier in 1925, the steamer went aground off Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula in November, 1926. Several automobiles were lost; however, the crew and the remainder of the cargo were rescued, although it took until February to free the autos from the ice. Logbook records location and weather conditions, as well as progress made at various intervals during the day. Also includes remarks about weather, delays, and cargo.
Dates
- Circa 1926
Access
Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
Biography
The City of Bangor (built 1896) was a steamer on the Great Lakes during the early 20th century. Originally designed to carry ore, in 1925 she was converted into an automobile carrier. In November, 1926, with a relatively light load of 248 new Chrysler automobiles, compared with the heavier load of ore, she was riding high through rough winds and seas approaching Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula on Lake Superior. Her small engine was useless against the storm, and she grounded near the shore, right off the northern tip of the Keweenaw. The crew was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard; however, the cargo of over 200 cars was encased in ice, still aboard the ship. It took until February to chop all the ice free and open the back roads. Finally the cars were unloaded and driven to Calumet, and were later sold on the market.
Extent
0.02 Cubic Feet (1 microfilm roll)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Logbook, circa 1926, of the steamer City of Bangor (built 1896). Converted to an automobile carrier in 1925, the steamer went aground off Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula in November, 1926. Several automobiles were lost; however, the crew and the remainder of the cargo were rescued, although it took until February to free the autos from the ice. Logbook records location and weather conditions, as well as progress made at various intervals during the day. Also includes remarks about weather, delays, and cargo.
General Physical Description note
0.02 cubic feet1 microfilm roll
Processing History
Elizabeth Russell,9/20/2011
- Title
- City of Bangor Logbook
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
- Date
- 9/20/2011
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository