Posted by Sherman Langell on August 15, 19102 at 12:10:12:
In Reply to: Re: langell boys posted by Lisa Langell on January 10, 19102 at 14:53:34:
: : i would like to hear any information you may have
: : regarding the langell boys. I have a few photos
: : from a family alblum and understand my great-
: : grandfather, bert was her captain. thanks
: ******
: Hello,
: I came across your request quite by accident, but could perhaps help you a bit with your question. The Langell Boys, from what I know, was build at the Langell shipyards in Marine City, Michigan. (You probably know that already). A relative of mine started the shipyards in the 1800's. I know that my father would have more information about the Langell Boys----and I could dig it up if you're interested!!
: Let me know...
: Lisa Langell
Captain Simon Langell family immigrated to Nova Scocia from France during the French Revolution. was born in Nova Scocia in 1835. When he was 8 years old his father moved to Newport (Now Marine City) In 1878 He began building boats in St. Clair Mich. The shipbuilding crews were French-Canadians and Scottish Immigrants. Over 100 ships and barges were built at the Langell Boys shipyards in St. Clair. The Langell Boys Ship burned and sunk in Saginaw Bay.