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Shipwrecks -- Great Lakes Region (North America)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

City of Bangor Logbook

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-876
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,...
Dates: Circa 1926

Donald L. Nelson Maritime Collection

 Collection — Box 1-16
Identifier: MS-857
Abstract

Collection, 1904-2005, of Donald L. Nelson, a local maritime historian and former lighthouse keeper and retired member of the U.S. Coast Guard. Includes research files on lighthouses, life saving stations, Coast Guard vessels, and other maritime topics as well as photographs, articles, and books written by Donald Nelson.

Dates: 1904-2005

Floyd Doane Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-595
Abstract

Papers, 1914-1958, of Floyd Doane, including correspondence, photographs and clippings pertaining to Lake Superior maritime activities.

Dates: 1914-1958

Lloyd and Jan Dalquist Photograph Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MTU-175
Abstract

Photograph collection, 1973-1990, by Jan and Lloyd Dalquist, of Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan and the surrounding community.

Dates: 1973-1990

United States Coast Guard Cutter Mesquite Investigation Report and Photograph

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-917
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1989-1990