Posted by Brendon Baillod on November 13, 19103 at 09:43:07:
In Reply to: Re: Next Chat - Str. Choctaw posted by Tim on November 13, 19103 at 01:20:06:
: : Thanks to everyone who participated in the Westmoreland discussion last night. We all learned a good deal about the vessel and the various historical claims of her discovery from a number of people who've actually looked for her. It was great fun.
: : The next chat will be next Tuesday at 8 PM Central and will focus on the steamer Choctaw that was run down off Presque Isle on Lake Huron in 1915. She has been the subject of a number of searches. Her basic info, courtesy of David Swayze is as follows:
: : Vessel Name: CHOCTAW
: : Other Names: none
: : Build Info: 1892, Cleveland Shipbuilding, Cleveland hull# 17
: : Type at loss: propeller, steel, bulk freight Official No: 126874
: : Specs: 267x38x18 1574g 1256n
: : Date of Loss: 1915, Jul 12
: : Type of Loss: collision Lake: Huron
: : Accident Place: off Presque Isle, MI
: : Cargo: ?
: : Loss of Life: none (10?)
: : Detail: CHOCTAW collided with the steamer WAHCONDAH in fog and sank quickly. The typically low profile that a whaleback had when loaded may have contributed to the accident. Owned by Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co.Sunk by a collision with the steamer L.C. WALDO in the St. Mary's R, May 20, 1896. Sister of steamer ANDASTE when built.
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: I have downloaded Java software and can log on to your discussion group but not able to correspond any ideas what the problem might be Thanks Tim
Tim, I believe Parachat has a page where they troubleshoot all the possible technical issues. I recall that it's near the link they point you to for downloading the Java virtual machine. If you can actually see the chat going on, but can't post, I'd be at a loss to explain it. Can you type into the text submission box? Email me personally and I may be able to help troubleshoot it with you. I work professionally as a Java developer.
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