The David Swayze
Great Lakes Shipwreck File
Record Detail

Vessel Name: SUPPLY
Other Names: built as schr CURTIS MANN renamed in 1861
Build Info: 1855, G. Hardison, Buffalo  
Type at loss: brig or schooner, wood, 2-mast Official No: 22389
Specs: 134x30x11, 277 t.*
Date of Loss:
1869, Nov 15
Type of Loss: storm Lake: Michigan
Accident Place: off N. Manitou Isl.
Last Updated Dec, 2019  
Cargo: 300,000 brick Loss of Life: 1
Detail: Bound Detroit for Carp River, she broke in two astern and foundered in a gale, just offshore. The woman steward died of exposure. Crew spent 2 days in rigging until rescued by windbound crew of the schooner SOUTH WEST. Master: Capt. Ryan and owned by M. M. & J. Ryan, Detroit.*396 t. also given, probably OM.

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