Posted by Tim on September 07, 19100 at 20:28:31:
In Reply to: Christmas tree ships posted by Richard Patton on September 07, 19100 at 19:51:07:
: Wish information on the shipping of Christmas trees from Two Rivers/Manitowoc area to Chicago and the sinking of such ship in the late 1800's.
: Thanks.
: Richard
The ship you refer to is the Schooner Rouse Simmons. Built in Milwaukee in 1876. sunk in lake Michigan November 23 1912 with all hands (16) Hope this is of help Tim