ABEL, C.L.
Year of Build:  1855 Official Number:  US4557
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CONSTRUCTION AND OWNERSHIP
Build City:Buffalo Build State:NY
Vessel Type:Schooner Number of Decks:1
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Powered By:Sail
Number of Masts:2
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DIMENSIONS
Length:61' 4" Tonnage (old style):63 78/95
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Depth:7' 3" Tonnage (net):
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HISTORY AND NOTES
History:1855, Sep 27 Enrolled at Buffalo, NY.

1856, Jun 3 Owner John Wagley, Mackinac, MI.

1859, Aug 16 Owner Richard Cooper & David D. Lobdell of Mackinac, MI.

1860 Owner Whittaker, Buffalo, NY.

1861, Nov Ashore at Waugoschance Point, Straits of Mackinac with cargo of fish.

1862, Feb 14 Salvage efforts.

1868 Owned at Mackinac, MI 33.83 gross tons.
From the Collection of: C. Patrick Labadie
Sources:U.S. Merchant Vessels
Unique ID:813
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