The scow named MEDORA was involved in an incident in which it collided with the schooner H. B. STEELE. The details are as follows:
- Incident:
- The scow MEDORA was in the process of loading at Grim’s Pier, located on this side of Wolf River.
- A storm suddenly arose, and during the confusion, the schooner H. B. STEELE attempted to get away from the pier.
- In the process, the schooner H. B. STEELE collided with the scow MEDORA, causing significant damage to the scow.
- The collision resulted in the MEDORA springing a leak and sinking in 7 feet of water.
- It is reported that the MEDORA eventually went to pieces due to the extent of the damage.
- Vessel Information:
- The scow MEDORA had a burden of 64 tons.
- It was built in Clayton in 1861 and was classified as C 1.
- The MEDORA was valued at $2,000.
- Additional Information:
- The MEDORA is also mentioned in a list of vessels that became total losses during the year 1868.
- It was classified as a schooner with an official number of 16451.
- The vessel was listed in various editions of the Chicago Tribune from 1869 to 1878.
- The home port of the MEDORA was Detroit, MI, according to the available information.
This incident highlights the dangers and risks faced by vessels during storms and adverse weather conditions, often leading to accidents and losses in the maritime industry.
