Record of passing vessels at the South Haven light-station, July 1, 1878 through June 30, 1882

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United States Light-House Establishment journal noting vessels passing the South Pierhead Light, South Haven, Michigan, from July 1, 1878 to June 30, 1882, recorded by the lighthouse keeper James S. Donahue. Commander J.N. Miller of the U.S. Navy, the Inspector, 11th District. Later, Commander J.C. Watson of the U.S. Navy, the Inspector. Contains Donahue's notations for the barges, brigs, sloops, schooners, and steamers entering in and leaving South Haven. In addition to vessels, it includes information on weather conditions. The journal measures 8 1/4 x 13 1/4 inches, 48 pages, marble boards. It includes one page of entries for each month, with daily totals.

Date Created:

[1878 TO 1882]

Data Provider:

Western Michigan University. Libraries

Collection:

South Haven Michigan Lighthouse Logs

Place:

South Haven, Michigan

Subject Topic:

Miller, Joseph N., 1836-1909, Watson, John Crittenden, 1842-1923, South Haven South Pierhead (Mich.), Donahue, James S., 1842-1917--Diaries, Lighthouse keepers--Michigan--South Haven--Diaries, Lighthouse keepers--Michigan--South Haven--1870-1890, Lighthouse keepers--Michigan--History--19th century, Lighthouses--Michigan--South Haven, Shipping--Michigan, Lake--History, Shipping--Great Lakes (North America)--History, Ships--Great Lakes (North America)--History, Ships--Michigan, Lake--History, and South Haven (Mich.)--Climate

Language:

eng

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Copyright 2015 Western Michigan University Libraries. The digital version is available for educational use under 'Fair Use' guidelines. For additional permission and further information contact the WMU Libraries, Digitization Center: lib-dc@wmich.edu

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