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May 22. - While en route from Huron, Ohio, to Sandwich, Ontario, the crank pin on engine of steamer RUBE RICHARDS broke close to after crank. Estimated damage, $1,000. May 28. - While the steamer P. J. RALPH was bound down Detroit River the cylinder head and piston broke. Damage estimated at $1,500. June 5. - An unknown man, while intoxicated, going aboard the ferry steamer VICTORIA staggered and fell off gang plank and was drowned. All efforts made to save him were in vain. June 9. - While leaving Bates street dock, steamer COLUMBIA backed into the steamer PAPPOOSE. Estimated damage to the PAPPOOSE, $25. No damage to the COLUMBIA. July 2. - While trying to pass the steamer GEORGE SPENCER, the stern of the steamer AURANIA struck the GEORGE SPENCER, abreast of the engine room, damaging the latter to the extent of $1,000. No damage to the AURANIA. July 2. - While crossing Lime Kiln crossing, Detroit River, the steamer W. P. THEW grounded on rocky bottom, breaking wheel and shoe. Damage, about $400. July 7. - Steamer SATURN stranded by getting out of channel. Released after lightering 700 tons. No damage to steamer. July 20. - While making a landing alongside the steamer CITY OF TOLEDO, at the White Star Line dock, Detroit, George Wollencheck, a deck hand on the steamer OWANA, after taking out the pins holding the grating guarding the after port gangway, attempted to talk to some one on board the CITY OF TOLEDO, at the same time leaning against the grating, which fell out, let- ting him into the water. All efforts to save him were unsuccessful. August 16. - The steamers HANCOCK and BINGHAMPTON met in collision in Lake St. Clair, resulting in the sinking of the HANCOCK. Estimated damage to the HANCOCK, $10,000. No damage to the BINGHAMPTON. No lives lost. Investigation pending. August 24. - While passing the steamer FRANCIS HINTON in Detroit River, the wheel chains of the steamer BINGHAMPTON parted, causing the two steamers to collide. Estimated damage to the FRANCIS HINTON, $500; to the BINGHAMPTON, $1,400. August 28. - While leaning over the rail in the act of unhooking a fall attached to the kedge anchor, Wallace Asphba, a deck hand on the steamer R. E. DOVILLE, lost his balance, fell overboard, and was drowned. All efforts made to rescue him were without success. August 29. - While passing Mullin's coal dock, Sandwich, Ontario, the steamer LILY took a sheer, struck a wreck, and sunk. Estimated damage, $1,000. August 30. - In trying to avoid a collision with the schooner ABBY L. ANDREWS, in the Detroit River, the steamer FRANK L. ROBBINS struck a dump scow, sustaining damage amounting to about $2,000. September 22. - While bound down Detroit River the shaft of the steamer ELLA G. WOOD broke, doing damage estimated at $75. Steamer was towed to Toledo, Ohio. October 1. - The steamer FANNIE TUTHILL was sunk in collision with the steamer D. C. WHITNEY. Estimated damage to the FANNIE TUTHILL, $2,500; to the D. C. WHITNEY, $3,000. One life lost. Investigation pending. October 4. - While bound up Detroit River the steamer SAXONA collided with an unknown barge in tow of a steamer bound down, and which was round- ing to. On account of a heavy smoke which was overhanging the water the barge was not seen until the SAXONA was close upon it. No damage to the SAXONA. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -378- REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE CASUALTIES, VIOLATIONS OF LAW, AND INVESTIGATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1905 EIGHTH SUPERVISING DISTRICT LOCAL DISTRICT OF DETROIT, MICH. October 5. - The steering gear of the steamer BRAZIL became disabled, and could not get hand gear in in time to save steamer from stranding. Damage estimated at $4,000. October 19. - While bound down on the Detroit River the steamer D. H. CLEMSON struck an obstruction near Bois Blanc Island, believed to have been thrown up by dredges at work at that place. Estimated damage, $12,000. December 9. - While lying at the dock at the foot of McKinstry avenue, Detroit, the steamer TEMPEST caught fire from some unknown cause and was damaged to the extent of $3,500. December 19. - Completed investigation of the collision between the steamers FANNIE TUTHILL and D. C. WHITNEY. License of Charles Abair, master of the FANNIE TUTHILL was suspended for 9 months for violation of rule 15 of the pilot rules for the Great Lakes, and for carrying passen- gers on a towing certificate. Case reported to the proper authorities. LOCAL DISTRICT OF CHICAGO, ILL. February 20. - Steamer JOSEPH C. SUIT collided with Van Buren Street Bridge, Chicago, at 7:30 p.m., due to engine stopping on center and steamer being carried against bridge by current. Estimated damage to steamer, $30. May 9. - Steamer JOHN W. GATES ran on expired certificate of inspection on voyage from Duluth, due to delay by fog. Case reported to collector of customs. May 11. - Steamer PERE MARQUETTE 18 collided with Pennsylvania Railroad bridge at South Chicago, Ill., caused by strong wind and current. No dam- age. May 31. - While passing the schooner ANNIE M. PETERSON in Chicago River, the steamer BATAVIA took a sheer, caused by suction of steamer FRED DREWS, and struck schooner ANNIE M. PETERSON. No damage to steamer BATAVIA. June 7. - While the steamer WILLIAM EDENBORN was about 15 miles north- east of Grosse Point, Lake Michigan, in a fog, an unknown steamer collided slightly with said vessel. No damage to steamer WILLIAM EDENBORN. June 20. - Suspended license of Robert Regan, engineer, for 30 days, for not making repairs ordered to boiler under his charge, as ordered at time of annual inspection. June 24. - While steamer CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS was being towed out of Chicago River by 2 tugs, tow line parted and steamer collided with schooner RALPH CAMPBELL. No damage to steamer CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS. June 30. - Steamer COMMODORE entered harbor of South Chicago, Ill., arriving from Chicago, Ill., with 30, more or less, persons other than crew on board. Said steamer certified as a freight steamer. Case re- ported to district attorney and collector of customs. July 3. - While steamer IRIQUOIS was en route from Chicago to South Haven, Mich., return bend in pipe boiler gave way, and escaping steam blew flame and hot ashes out of fire door and ash pan, burning Otto Adler, a coal passer, about the head and shoulders. July 8. - On the morning of July 8, steamer WELCOME sunk at her dock in Chicago River, caused by a need of calking. After being raised and while being towed to dry dock, steamer collided with Sixteenth Street Bridge, tearing off roof of pilot house. Total amount of damage, $300. July 14. - While tied up to the bank of the Illinois and Michigan canal at Channahon, the steamer WALWARTH, at 2 a.m., caught fire from some un- known cause and was totally destroyed. July 21. - While landing at dock, steamer SOO CITY struck schooner IVER LAWSON, lying at dock at foot of Franklin street, Chicago. No damage to steamer SOO CITY. July 23. - While the steamer PURITAN was in midlake, a passenger, evidently intoxicated, fell overboard and was drowned. Every effort was made to save him but without avail. July 27. - Steamers SYRACUSE and BATAVIA met in Chicago River at Twelfth Street Bridge. After exchaning proper signals and in passing, steamers collided. Damage to steamer BATAVIA, $500. No damage to steamer SYRACUSE. August 2. - On trip from Chicago on steamer MANITOU, a Miss Burgess and sister, of Mattoon, Ill., were passengers. It appears that sometime dur- ing the night one of the jumped overboard through the porthole, but was not missed until the following morning. A note was left by the deceased announcing her contemplated act, showing a clear case of suicide. August 3. - Steamer YOSEMITE reported to have carried 30 policemen on a trip from Ninety-second street, South Chicago, into Lake Michigan and re- turn. Steamer certificated as a "fire" steamer and not allowed to carry passengers. Case reported to proper authorities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -379- REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE CASUALTIES, VIOLATIONS OF LAW, AND INVESTIGATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1905 EIGHTH SUPERVISING DISTRICT LOCAL DISTRICT OF CHICAGO, ILL., (cont'd) August 16. - Steamer CHARLES H. HACKLEY left her dock at Rush Street Bridge, Chicago, to take an excursion party to view yacht races off Chicago Harbor, Lake Michigan, taking on the party at the foot of Randolph street. Upon landing at Randolph street, Captain Barry, master, was called ashore upon urgent personal matters and left the ship in charge of Thomas M. Madden, master, and Joseph Oliver, also licensed as master; these two men being the only licensed men employed on board the vessel having authority to navigate the ship. Case reported to proper author- ities. August 20. - Complaint was made, alleging that while on duty Thomas M. Madden, a licensed pilot on steamer CHARLES H. HACKLEY, was intoxicated. Upon investigation it was found that Mr. Madden, while able to handle the vessel properly, had been drinking and his license was suspended for 30 days. August 20. - Complaint was made, alleging that while on duty Charles St. John Sherwood, a pilot on steamer CHARLES H. HACKLEY, was intoxicated. Upon investigation found that charges were not correct, but that Mr. Sher- wood had exceeded his authority in attempting to navigate said steamer, and his license was suspended for 6 months. August 20. - Charges made, alleging that upon August 20, steamer CHARLES H. HACKLEY had been navigated without proper complement of officers. Upon investigation found charges incorrect and case was dismissed. August 20. - While winding in the Chicago River, steamer CHARLES H. HACKLEY collided with a dump scow. Scow was sunk. Steamer then struck Goodrich dock with her stern, doing slight damage. Steamer CHARLES H. HACKLEY not damaged. August 29. - A young man, name unknown, jumped overboard from steamer EAGLE while steamer was moving about 2 miles per hour. Every effort was made to save him, but without success. September 8. - Suspended license of John F. Johns, master and pilot, for 30 days, for intemperance while acting as master of steamer JOHN SHARPIES. September 9. - Complaint made that John Lavell, a licensed engineer, was intoxicated while on duty on September 9, 1905. Attempts to located Mr. Lavell were unsuccessful, and the case was dropped on November 27. September 11. - When off Grosse Point, Lake Michigan, steamer MANITOU struck an uncharted obstruction, evidently a submerged wreck, breaking one of the buckets of her propeller. Estimated damage, $500. September 27. - While en route from South Chicago to Chicago, steamer HATTIE broke coupling on shaft. Estimated damage, $15. October 7. - While steamr IROQUOIS was leaving Chicago Harbor, John McHughes, a deck hand, who had climbed overboard to clear a heel rope on a fender, slipped and fell into the river. A boat put out from the dock and attempted to rescue him, but he drowned before the boat reached him. Upon investigation of the case, Capt. F. W. Swails, master of the steamer, was found guilty of neglect in not attempting to rescue the man with the life- saving appliances required by law to be on his vessel, and his license was suspended for 6 months. October 15. - Steamer FERDINAND SCHLESSINGER, in attempting to find en- trance to South Chicago Harbor, missed entrance and struck light-house pier, owing to smoky conditions. No damage to steamer. Case reported to light-house inspector, Chicago. October 19. - While steamer SCHUYLKILL was passing through Adams Street Bridge, Chicago River, bridge was swung against steamer, damaging vessel to the extent of about $1,000. October 20. - While steamer NYANZA was leaving port of South Chicago, main steampipe throttle casting broke. Steamer returned to South Chicago and had a new casting made at an expense of $222. October 20. - Suspended license of Bernard J. McCabe, engineer, for 30 days, for failure to report necessary repairs to boilers of steamer MAURICE B. GROVER, under his charge, before making said repairs. October 26. - Steamers CITY OF KALAMAZOO and ROCHESTER collided at the mouth of Chicago River, caused by inability of wheelsman on steamer ROCHESTER not being able to give the ship the wheel quick enough to avoid collision. Damage to CITY OF KALAMAZOO, $350; to ROCHESTER, none. November 3 and 6. - Pleasure steamer VERNON JR., 33 gross tons, was navigated on Chicago River and Lake Michigan without having the certifi- cate of inspection exposed to view, as required by section 4423, Revised Statutes. License of Vernon C. Seaver revoked. On appeal to supervising inspector, decision of this board reversed. November 3 and 6. - Steamer VERNON, JR., Vernon C. Seaver, master, navigated on Chicago River and Lake Michigan without having certificate of inspection exposed to view, as required. Case reported to proper authorities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -380- REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE CASUALTIES, VIOLATIONS OF LAW, AND INVESTIGATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1905 EIGHTH SUPERVISING DISTRICT LOCAL DISTRICT OF CHICAGO, ILL., (cont'd) November 3 and 6. - Steamer VERNON, JR., was navigated on Chicago River and Lake Michigan without having on board the proper equipment, as re- quired by Rules III and IV, general rules and regulations. December 21, license of Vernon C. Seaver revoked, and license of William Brown, pilot, suspended for 6 months. November 4. - Suspended license of L. L. Hill, master and pilot, for 30 days, for failure to provide equipment for steamer CITY OF MARQUETTE, as ordered at time of annual inspection. November 6. - Steamer STARRUCA collided with Metropolitan Elevated Railway bridge, Chicago. Damage to steamer, $750. November 6. - When about 18 miles from Chicago, something went wrong with port engine of steamer VIRGINIA. Proceeded to Milwaukee with star- board engine and later discovered bracket on outboard end of port shaft broken. Damage, $300. November 11. - John Mooney, engineer of steamer, M. G. HAUSLET, was slightly scalded by escaping steam from the boiler, caused by stay bolts in combustion chamber giving way, due to grooved and thin sheet. Estimated damage, $300. November 23. - John Rounds, a deck hand on steamer JOHN B. TREVOR, in boarding the vessel, which was lying at the dock in Chicago River, fell into the river and was drowned. Every effort was made to save him but without success. November 23. - Steamer PHILIP MINCH, in attempting to make the harbor of South Chicago in very thick and smoky weather, collided with Rocke- feller Shoal gas buoy. No damage to steamer. Case reported to light- house inpsector, Chicago. November 27. - In entering Chicago River steamer PASADENA grounded on La-Salle street tunnel, and was damaged to the amount of $200. December 3. - Steamer GERMAN stranded near Glencoe, Ill., on an un- charted reef. Damage estimated at $20,000. December 4. - Steamer ANDREW H. GREEN, in towing scows in Chicago River, collided with steamer FIRE QUEEN. Damage to steamer FIRE QUEEN, $50. December 18. - Gustaf E. Anderson, master, steamer HENDRICK S. HOLDEN, failed to report the dry docking of his steamer, as required by section 5, Rule VI, general rules and regulations. His license was suspended for 30 days. Appeal made to the supervising inspector. December 21. - Revoked license of Vernon C. Seaver, special pilot, for failure to have the steamer VERNON JR. equipped as required by the rules and regulations and the certificate of inspection. LOCAL DISTRICT OF MILWAUKEE, WIS. February 24. - When about 7 miles out from Milwaukee Harbor, the steamer DAN COSTELLO broke her shaft and lost wheel. Estimated damage, $200. May 11. - Steamer PERE MARQUETTE 19 collided with railroad bridge, Milwaukee River. No damage to steamer. May 11. - Steamer MAUCH CHUNK, in tow of 2 tugs, collided with Sixth Street Bridge in Milwaukee River, twisting rudder stock and breaking 3 buckets off wheel. Estimated damage, $1,000. May 11. - Steamer KEARSARGE collided with tug W. H. SIMPSON in Milwaukee River. Tug was lying at dock and steamer was coming down river when she took a sudden sheer from her course and struck tug on bow. Cause supposed to have been heavy current on account of rains. Estimated damage to tug, $1,000. May 20. - While navigating Fox River the steamer LE FEVRE carried more passengers than allowed by her certificate of inspection. Case reported to proper authorities. May 23. - Steamer EVELYN navigated with an engineer whose license was not of sufficient tonnage to cover steamer. Case reported to the proper authorities. May 23. - Steamer TUSCARORA collided with a bridge in Milwaukee River. No damage to steamer. May 25. - Suspended license of John Velte, master and pilot, for 10 days for failing to render monthly report of fire and boat drills, as re- quired by section 50, Rule V, general rules and regulations. May 20. - While the steamer PERE MARQUETTE 20 was leaving Milwaukee Harbor she collided with the sand scow HIRAM R. BOND, which was entering the harbor. Collision occurred just after steamer PERE MARQUETTE 20 had entered fog. No damage to PERE MARQUETTE 20. Steamer HIRAM R. BOND sunk. Crew of the latter left steamer in a small boat. Estimated loss, $15,000. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -381- REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE CASUALTIES, VIOLATIONS OF LAW, AND INVESTIGATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1905 EIGHTH SUPERVISING DISTRICT LOCAL DISTRICT OF MILWAUKEE, WIS., (cont'd) June 5. - During a heavy fog the steamer HARLEM stranded one-half mile north of Fox Point, Lake Michigan. Steamer released next day and pro- ceeded to Milwaukee under her own power. Estimated damage, $2,000. June 7. - While lying at the dock at Oshkosh, Wis., fire broke out on the steamer TIA JUANA aft of boiler. Estimated damage, $1,500. June 12. - While at Appleton, Wis., one of the crew of the steamer J. H. MARSTON in lowering the yawl fell overboard and was drowned. All efforts made to save him were without avail. June 17. - During a heavy fog on Lake Michigan the schooner ELIZA DAY collided with the steamer MOHAWK. Estimated damage to steamer, $5.00. Schooner was towed to Milwaukee, considerably damaged. June 20. - Revoked license of James Egbert, first assistant engineer and engineer in charge of 100 gross tons and under, for altering his license. Case reported to district attorney. June 23. - Steamer H. S. PICKANDS destroyed buoy No. 24, abreast of Depere docks, Fox River. Reported to U. S. Engineer Department. June 24. - Steamer NEOSHO navigated on an expired certificate of in- spection. Case reported to proper authorities. June 25. - Steamer NAOMI collided with steamer EMPIRE STATE in Mil- waukee River. Estimated damage to EMPIRE STATE, $200. Accident unavoid- able. June 28. - While returning to Marinette, Wis., an elbow in the water- tube boiler of the steamer BONITA burst. No one hurt. Estimated damage, $50. July 1. - When steamer VIRGINIA was about 3 miles off Milwaukee she struck some unknown object and broke off bucket from port wheel. Esti- mated damage, $100. July 19. - Steamer KEARSARGE collided with a bridge in Milwaukee River. No damage to steamer. July 26. - While on Green Bay, near Washington Island, the steamer GEORGE PRESLEY caught fire from some unknown cause and was totally des- troyed. Estimated value. $40,000. No lives lost. July 27. - Steam pleasure yacht ENSIGN carried more passengers than allowed by certificate of inspection. Case reported to proper authorities. August 7. - When steamer CONEMAUGH was about 8 miles S. by W. of Beaver Island, Lake Michigan, one of the crew was lost overboard. Re- ported to have jumped overboard. All efforts made to save him were with- out success. September 17. - During a heavy fog steamer CITY OF GLASGOW stranded on North Point, 3 miles north of Milwaukee. Released next day by aid of tug. No damage to steamer. October 3. - Steamer AMAZONAS failed to comply with letter of in- structions regarding equipment and repairs, dated June 22, 1905. Case reported to proper authorities. October 9. - On account of a misunderstanding of signals between master and engineer, the steamer MANISTEE collided with bridge in Milwaukee River. Estimated damage to steamer, $2,000. October 25. - Steamer HENDRICK S. HOLDEN stranded in the middle of river at Sheboygan, Wis. Steamer ran a line ashore, and fishing tug ELIZABETH G. coming up the river at dusk, did not see the line and ran into it, tearing off part of pilot house. No one hurt. Estimated damage to tug, $300. November 1. - When tug W. H. MEYER was entering Manitowoc Harbor it was discovered that the starboard furnace of the boiler bulged down several inches over the grates in the lowest place and extended fore and aft 3 feet and around the circle of the furnace 18 inches. Estimated damage, $250. November 2. - On account of thick smoke from the city of Milwaukee the steamer IOWA stranded north of North Point, Lake Michigan. Estimated damage $6,500. November 2. - On account of thick smoke from the city of Milwaukee the steamer APPOMATOX stranded north of North Point, Lake Michigan. Steamer a total loss. Valuation, $75,000. November 7. - Steamer EVELYN demolished her wheel on Wolf River. Estimated damaged, $100. November 15. - Rudder of steamer TIOGA touched spring piling in Milwaukee River, causing extra strain on wheel chain, pulling down star- board quarter shear bracket. Estimated damage, $45. November 28. - Steamer D. C. WHITNEY was stranded near Port Washington, Wis., to prevent her from foundering in deep water. Wind was blowing 50 miles per hour. No lives lost. Steamer was released later and towed to Milwaukee. Estimated damage, $4,500. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -382- REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE CASUALTIES, VIOLATIONS OF LAW, AND INVESTIGATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1905 EIGHTH SUPERVISING DISTRICT LOCAL DISTRICT OF MARQUETTE, MICH. February 6. - Completed the investigation, begun November 4, 1904, of the causes that let to the collision between the steamers IRA H. OWEN and HENRY W. OLIVER on October 13, 1904, and suspended the license of George Graham, master and pilot, for a period of 4 months for violation of Rules III and VIII, pilot rules for the Great Lakes. Upon appeal this sus- pension was modified by the supervising inspector eighth district to a period of 60 days. April 15. - Owing to defect in machinery of bridge at Houghton, Mich., the steamer NORTHERN WAVE collided with draw of said bridge. Estimated damage to steamer, $500. April 17. - The steamer ADMIRAL, while making a landing at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., struck the steamer SUPERIOR, which was lying alongside of the steamer CORSICA, breaking shell plate and frame in the latter vessel. Estimated damage, $300. April 18. - While the steame FRONTENAC was lying in the ice in White Fish Bay, Lake Superior, the wind suddenly shifted, forcing a large field of ice against her port side, damaging steamer's frame and plates to the amount of about $2,000. April 19. - While on Lake Superior, bound for Lake Erie ports, the steamer MARUBA had one plate and one frame broken by collision with floating ice. Estimated damage to steamer, $200. April 20. - While in the ice in Mud Lake, St. Marys River, the steamer JOHN SHARPLES was struck on port quarter by steamer D. M. CLEMSON, sus- taining damage estimated at $2,000. April 28. - While on Lake Superior the steamer ANDASTE collided with a heavy field of ice, denting 1 plate on port bow and cracking 2 plates and 7 frames. Damage $2,000. April 28. - While in the ice off White Fish Point, Lake Superior, the steamer ADMIRAL collided with the steamer MARIPOSA, damaging the latter to the estimated amount of $4,000. May 1. - While in the Canadian Canal, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, the steamer MARITANA collided with the tow barge G. W. ROBY. No damage sus- tained by steamer. May 1. - While on White Fish Bay, Lake Superior, steamer DOUGLAS- HOUGHTON was struck on the stern by her consort, THOMAS, the steamer sus- taining damage to the amount of $1,000. May 2. - While in St. Marys Canal, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., the steamer SIR WILLIAM SIEMENS was struck by the barge SMEATON and damaged to the amount of $1,000. May 6. - While on Lake Superior, in a dense fog, the steamer WILLIAM P. REND stranded on a rocky reef off Manitou Island, owing to alleged failure of light-keeper to sound fog whistle. Estimated damage to steamer, $15,000. May 16. - While en route from Ashland, Wis., to Cleveland, Ohio, the steamer HARVARD, in a heavy fog, collided with the steamer THOMAS W. PALMER, about 30 miles past Manitou Island light, Lake Superior, sinking the latter steamer in a few moments. The entire crew of the steamer Palmer was taken aboard the steamer HARVARD, no lives being lost or per- sons injured. The HARVARD sustained an estimated loss of $15,000. Esti- mated loss on the steamer THOMAS W. PALMER, $100,000. May 18. - Investigated the causes that led to the collision between the steamers HARVARD and THOMAS W. PALMER on May 16, and on July 8 completed the investigation and suspended the master and pilot's license of Carleton D. Secord and the first-class pilot's license of Benjamin Broderick, each for a period of 60 days, for violation of Rule XV, act of Congress ap- proved February 9, 1895. June 1. - While en route from Chicago to Duluth, on arrival at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., the steamer DOUGLAS-HOUGHTON was discovered to have lost her shoe. Estimated damage to steamer, $3,500. June 5. - While en route from Milwaukee, Wis., to Marquette, Mich., the steamer G. J. GRAMMER, running under check in a heavy fog, struck on St. Martin's reef, Lake Huron, puncturing her plates and breaking one bucket off wheel. Estimated damage, $5,000. June 8. - Suspended the master and pilot's license of Joseph Taylor, jr., for misconduct, viz, being intoxicated while on duty and acting as master of the steamer WILLIAM MAXWELL at Houghton, Mich. June 10. - Steamer THE TRAMP violated section 4417, Revised Statutes, viz, running on an expired certificate of inspection. Violation reported to the collector of customs at Marquette under investigation. June 11. - The steamer GEORGE B. LEONARD stranded on Point Iroquois, Lake Superior, and while trying to back off broke outboard shaft and 1 bucket off wheel. Estimated damage, $2,000. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -383- REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE CASUALTIES, VIOLATIONS OF LAW, AND INVESTIGATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1905 EIGHTH SUPERVISING DISTRICT LOCAL DISTRICT OF MARQUETTE, MICH. (cont'd) June 13. - In a dense fog on Lake Michigan the steamer W. H. GILBERT stranded on Helena Island, sustaining damages to the amount of $4,000. June 13. - While off White Fish Point, Lake Superior, the steamer SYLVANIA, owing to alleged misunderstanding of passing signals, collided with the steamer SIR HENRY BESSEMER. Damage to SYLVANIA, $10,000; to SIR HENRY BESSEMER $40,000. June 15. - Investigated causes that led to the collision between the steamers SYLVANIA and SIR HENRY BESSEMER on June 13. Investigation pend- ing. June 15. - While en route from Cheboygan to Sault Ste. Marie the steamer HARRIET A. HART caught fire from some unknown cause and was burned to the water's edge. The passengers and crew were safely placed in life- boats and rafts, subsequently taken aboard the steamer JUNIATA and landed at Mackinac Island. No lives lost or persons injured. Estimated loss on the steamer HARRIET A. HART, $50,000. June 16. - Investigated the causes that led to the burning of the steamer HARRIET A. HART, and on November 2 completed the investigation, resulting in the suspension of the master and pilot's license of Joseph W. Carrigan and the master and pilot's license of Joseph T. Roulett for 30 days, and the chief engineer's license of Rufus Spaulding and the assistant engineer's license of Bertrand W. Neeland for 90 days, all being on and employed on the steamer HARRIET A. HART at the time of burning. June 17. - While en route from Conneaut, Ohio to Ashland, Wis., the steamer JOHN J. ALBRIGHT, in a dense fog, stranded on the east end of Espanore Island, Lake Huron, sustaining damage estimated at $10,000. June 19. - Investigated charges preferred against Henry A. Pocock, master and pilot of the steamer FORTUNE, for alleged violation of section 4131, Revised Statutes, viz, not being a citizen of the United States. These charges were dismissed, as per report rendered July 29, 1905. June 25. - While lying at anchor in a dense fog in St. Marys River the steamer W. C. RICHARDSON was struck by the steamer LEWIS WOODRUFF, sus- taining damage estimated at $3,500. Damage to the LEWIS WOODRUFF, $3,400. July 9. - While en route from Milwaukee to Duluth the steamer WILLIAM NOTTINGHAM stranded on St. Martins reef, Lake Huron, sustaining damages to the estimated amount of $3,500. July 14. - While on Lake Superior, off Outer Island, John Seabrooks, first officer of the steamer SIR WILLIAM FAIRBAIRN, in some unknown manner fell overboard and was drowned. Every effort was made to save him but without avail. July 16. - While en route from Fairport to Two Harbors the steamer JAMES B. NEILSON, in a dense fog, collided with the steamer NESHOTO, down- bound, damaging the latter vessel to the amount of $10,000. August 3. - While the tug HATTIE JORDAN was towing a scow loaded with gravel on Little Bay De Noquette, near Escanaba, Mich., Fred Diebolt, a deck hand, fell overboard, was drawn under the scow before help could reach him, and was drowned. August 10. - Steamer CHARLES B. HILL stranded on St. Martins reef, Lake Michigan, sustaining damage estimated at $1,000. August 17. - While steamer ANN ARBOR NO. 3 was swinging away from the dock at Menominee, Mich., Charles Reed, a deck hand, attempted to jump from the stern of said steamer to the dock, lost his balance, fell back into the river, and was drowned. August 18. - While en route from Escanaba to Buffalo, the steamer LOUISIANA struck off the end of Gull Island, Lake Michigan, starting a leak and subsequently breaking the wrist pin of air pump to engine. Estimated damage, $6,000. August 26. - Investigated charges preferred against Edwin Smith, master and pilot, for violation of Rule VIII, pilot rules for the Great Lakes. Charges not being sustained by the evidence, case was dismissed. August 29. - Investigated causes of the collision between the steamers NESHOTO and JAMES B. NEILSON, and on December 22 completed the investi- gation, and suspended the license of John Dunn, master and pilot of the steamer NESHOTO, and the license of Oscar Olsen, master and pilot for the steamer JAMES B. NEILSON, each for a period of 5 months, for violation of Rule XV, pilot rules for the Great Lakes. September 3. - While in the vicinity of Huron Islands, Lake Superior, steamer IOSCO foundered, and the officers and crew, supposed to consist of 19 persons, were all drowned. Estimated loss on steamer, $65,000. September 3. - While the steamer R. L. IRELAND was laboring in a heavy sea on Lake Superior, Frank Smith, second mate of said steamer, was caught by a wave, carried overboard, and was drowned. September 3. - While proceeding up St. Marys River with barge JOHN ROEBLING in tow, the steamer GEORGE STEPHENSON ran aground, and the tow collided with her stern, damaging said steamer to the amount of $3,000. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -384- REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE CASUALTIES, VIOLATIONS OF LAW, AND INVESTIGATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1905 EIGHTH SUPERVISING DISTRICT LOCAL DISTRICT OF MARQUETTE, MICH. (cont'd) September 5. - While en route from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to Duluth, Minn., the steamer W. C. RICHARDSON, when about 2 miles above the ship canal on St. Marys River, collided with the foreign towing steamer SHAMROCK, sinking the said SHAMROCK and drowning the master and engineer thereof. September 10. - Investigated the causes leading to the collision be- tween the steamers W. C. RICHARDSON and SHAMROCK, and the evidence no violation of law by the officers of the steamer W. C. RICHARDSON, the case was dismissed without further action on November 3. September 12. - While navigating on Lake Superior near White Fish Point, the fishing steamer C. W. ENDRESS broke the crank to engine. Esti- mated damage, $300. September 16. - While navigating St. Marys River in a dense fog, the steamer SULTANA stranded on Vidal shoal. Estimated damage, $2,500. September 18. - While en route from Lorain, Ohio, to Marquette, Mich., the steamer MARITANA stranded on Grand Island reef. Estimated damage, $15,000. October 7. - Steamer J. J. EVANS violated section 4325, Revised Statutes, viz, non-surrender of steamer's expired license. Violation re- ported to collector of customs at Marquette, after investigation. October 14. - Steamer L. Q. RAWSON violated section 4424, Revised Statutes, viz, carrying passengers on a towing certificate. As a result of the investigation of this violation, the license of James T. Tilley, second class pilot, was suspended for a period of 60 days and the violation reported to the collector of customs at Marquette. October 19. - While en route from Sault Ste. Marie to Green Bay, during a gale wind, accompanied by sleet and snow, the steamer FRANK PERRY stranded on a rocky reef off Boot Island, Lake Huron, sustaining damages to the amount of $10,000. October 20. - While laboring in a heavy sea, in the vicinity of Stannard Rock, Lake Superior, the engine of the steamer OREGON was dis- abled, and the steamer subsequently drifted ashore. Estimated damage, $15,000. November 3. - While en route from Two Harbors, Minn., with tow, the steamer FRANK ROCKEFELLER stranded on Rainbow Cove reef, Lake Superior, sustaining damages to the amount of $9,000. November 9. - While the steamer JOLIET was lying at the dock at Mar- quette, Mich., loading iron ore, George Harden, employed as a fireman aboard, accidentally fell through the after hatch of the steamer, sus- taining injuries from which he died on November 10, at Marquette, Mich. November 12. - While en route from Lorain, Ohio, to Marinette, Wis., loaded with coal, the steamer R. J. HACKETT caught fire from some unknown cause, proving a total loss. The officers and crew of 13 men got into lifeboats and were picked up by the fishing steamer STEWART EDWARD and safely landed at Cedar River, Mich. Estimated loss on steamer, $16,000. November 15. - While lying at anchor under Point Seul Croix, Lake Michigan, the steamer ROCHESTER dragged ashore, sustaining damages to the amount of $20,000. November 15. - While the steamer MARINA was lying at the dock at Detour, Mich., the steamer MARIPOSA approached with a barge in tow, the barge colliding with the steamer MARINA, doing damage to said steamer to the estimated amount of $2,000. November 20. - While engaged in dredging at Grand Marais, Mich., the steamer GEORGE ROGERS broke the out-board shaft. Estimated damage $125. November 24. - While on Lake Superior, en route from South Chicago, the steamer CHARLEMAGNE TOWER, JR., encountered a heavy wind and snowstorm, the sea breaking on her deck, doing damage to steamer to the estimated amount of $1,500. November 27. - While en route from Duluth to Buffalo, the steamer HAROLD B. NYE encountered a heavy gale of wind on Lake Superior, the seas staying in her houses, cabin, and decks, and washing overboard and drown- ing William Sturtevant, the first officer. Estimated damage to steamer, $30,000. November 28. - While en route on Lake Superior, during a terrific gale of wind, Gunder Hanson, a deck hand aboard the steamer VICTORY, was missed, and is supposed to have been washed overboard and drowned. November 28. - The steamer IRA H. OWNE (sic)foundered on Lake Superior, and the officers and crew, consisting of 19 men, were all drowned. Esti- mated loss on steamer, $40,000. November 29. - While on Lake Superior, in a terrific gale of wind, the steamer CORALIA stranded on Point Isabelle, sustaining damages to the amount of $10,000. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -385- REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE CASUALTIES, VIOLATIONS OF LAW, AND INVESTIGATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1905 EIGHTH SUPERVISING DISTRICT LOCAL DISTRICT OF MARQUETTE, MICH. (cont'd) November 29. - In a heavy gale of wind and snowstorm on Lake Superior, the steamer WESTERN STAR stranded near Fourteen Mile Point, sustaining damages to the amount of $20,000. December 9. - Investigated misconduct of George E. Hursley, master of the steamer WISCONSIN, at Marquette, Mich., viz, being intoxicated while acting under authority of his license, resulting in the suspension of his license as master and pilot for a period of six months. LOCAL DISTRICT OF GRAND HAVEN February 17. - While breaking ice in Grand River, the steamer H. J. DORNBOS lost her wheel. Damage estimated at $150. February 21. - While assisting the steamer Manistique, Marquette & Northern 1, which was stuck in the ice at Ludington, Mich., the steamer GEO. D. NAU was struck by a heavy field of floating ice, causing the NAU to collide with the MANISTIQUE, MARQUETTE & NORTHERN 1. Estimated damage to the NAU, $300. February 24. - While working in heavy ice about 8 miles off Manistique, the steamer MANISTIQUE, MARQUETTE & NORTHERN 1 broke off one propeller blade from starboard wheel. Damage estimated at $450. March 6. - While on Lake Michigan, the steamer NYACK struck an ob- struction and stove 2 holes in her bow. Arriving at Grand Haven, the steamer sunk opposite her dock. Steamer was unloaded and temporarily re- paired; then taken to Milwaukee, Wis., and placed in dry dock. Estimated damage, $5,000. March 7. - While working in heavy ice off Ludington, the steamer PERE MARQUETTE 17 twisted her rudder stock. Estimated damage, $1,500. April 1. - While en route from Ludington to Manitowoc, Edward J. Decker, Jr., a passenger on the steamer PERE MARQUETTE 18, was lost over- board in some unknown manner and drowned. April 3. - While at Charlevoix, Mich., the steamer INNA L. WHEELER caught fire from some unknown cause and was totally destroyed. Estimated loss, $4,000. April 4. - The steamer SPRITE was wrecked about 3 miles north of White- hall, Mich., Estimated loss, $1,500. May 18. - The steamer SUPERIOR CITY struck a rock between North Manitou and Pyramid Rock. Estimated damage, $10,000. June 5. - Steamer ELLA navigated on an expired certificate of in- spection. Case reported to the collector of customs at Grand Haven, Mich. August 8. - While at Holland, Mich., the steamer POST BOY caught fire from some unknown cause and was totally destroyed. Estimated loss, $8,000. August 16. - Steamer JUNIATA navigated on expired certificate of in- spection and without licensed engineer. Case reported to the collector of customs. September 12. - While in Ludington Harbor, a brisk wind caught the steamer MANISTIQUE, MARQUETTE & NORTHERN 1 and carried her against the steamer LIZZIE WALSH, which was lying at the Pere Marquette docks. No damage to former; steamer LIZZIE WALSH damaged to the extent of $300. September 13. - Steamer CLARA A. ELLIOTT navigated on an expired certificate of inspection. Case reported to the collector of customs at Grand Haven, Mich. October 19. - Steamer N. McGRAFT, at Petosky Harbor, Mich., parted lines and drifted on beach. Estimated damage to steamer, $300. October 25. - Steamer CHEQUAMEGON was navigated without having a metal lifeboat on board, as required by the rules and regulations. The license of C. C. Fowler, master and pilot, was suspended on November 7, for a period of 60 days, and case reported to the collector of customs. Upon appeal to the supervising inspector, decision was sustained. November 2. - While navigating Ludington Harbor, the steamer PERE MARQUETTE 16 struck an obstruction and loosened propeller wheel. Estimated damage, $600. November 7. - While en route on Lake Michigan, the steamer WILLIAM P. REND broke inboard shaft. Steamer was taken in tow by steamer BLACK ROCK and towed to Mackinaw. Estimated damage, $2,000. November 24. - While en route from Chicago to Holland, Mich., during a severe storm, the steamer ARGO stranded on shore at entrance to Holland Harbor. Estimated damage to steamer, $25,000. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -386- REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE CASUALTIES, VIOLATIONS OF LAW, AND INVESTIGATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1905 EIGHTH SUPERVISING DISTRICT LOCAL DISTRICT OF GRAND HAVEN, MICH. (cont'd) November 26. - Steamer JOSEPH L. HURD dumped deck load of stone in Grand Haven Harbor. Estimated damage to steamer, $3,500. November 27. - While en route from Escanaba to Cleveland, during a severe storm, the steamer J. H. OUTHWAITE stranded near Little Point Sable, Mich., broke in two, and burned. Estimated loss on steamer, $40,000. November 28. - While en route from Ashland to South Chicago, Ill., during a severe storm, the steamer VEGA stranded on South Fox Island, Lake Michigan, and broke in two. No lives lost. Estimated loss on steamer, $140,000. November 30. - The steamer HUM navigated without having a metallic lifeboat on board, as required by the rules and regulations. The license of J. P. Partridge, master and pilot, was suspended for 60 days, and the case reported to the collector of customs at Grand Haven. December 10. - While entering Manitowoc Harbor, Wis., the steamer PERE MARQUETTE 18 struck a log, loosening wheel. Estimated damage to wheel, $600. December 18. - Suspended license of John B. Mondor, master and first- class pilot, for 6 months, for misconduct in not having proper equipment on board steamer ELVA, as directed at annual inspection. LOCAL DISTRICT OF PORT HURON, MICH. January 30. - Complaint having been made against Capt. D. A. Curran for violation of section 6, Rule V, general rules and regulations, and Rule I of the pilot rules for the Great Lakes, upon investigation he was found guilty of the above violations, but as he had already been fined he was considered to have been sufficiently punished. April 22. - While steamer BETHLEHEM was bound down St. Clair River her steering gear became disabled and she collided with the steamer SATURN, sustaining damage estimated at $3,000. Estimated damage to steamer SATURN, $10,000. May 2. - While bound up Lake Huron, the steamer EDWARD P. RECOR stranded on Black River reef and was damaged to the extent of $3,100. May 14. - While bound up Lake Huron, between Port Hope and East Tawas, Henry Kutcher, a deck hand on the steamer CITY OF HOLLAND, fell overboard and was drowned. May 31. - While the steamer GEORGE T. BURROUGHS was bound down St. Clair River, she collided with an unknown steamer and sunk. Estimated loss, $4,000. No lives lost. Investigation pending. June 13. - While stranded at the head of Stag Island, the steamer YAKIMA caught fire and was totally destroyed. Loss, $50,000. June 14. - While being towed down St. Clair River, the steamer GEORGE B. LEONARD stranded at the head of Stag Island and was damaged to the extent of $500. June 17. - While bound up Lake Huron in a dense fog, the steamer MINNIE E. KELTON stranded on North Point of Hammonds Bay. Estimated damage $1,000. June 18. - While bound down Lake Huron, a short distance above Presque Isle, the steamer AMASA STONE collided with the steamer ETURIA, upbound, sinking the latter. Damage to the AMASA STONE, $7,000. Loss on ETURIA, $280,000. No lives lost. Investigation pending. June 23. - While bound up St. Clair River, the steamer LINDEN collided with the steamer CITY OF ROME resulting in the sinking of the former. Loss on the LINDEN, $35,000. Estimated damage to the CITY OF ROME, $10,000. Two lives lost. June 29. - While the steamer RAMAPO was lying at anchor in St. Clair River the steamer BRAZIL drifted into her, causing damage to the former estimated at $800. Estimated damage to the BRAZIL, $300. July 25. - The steamer SHAMROCK water-logged on Lake Huron, and was towed into Thunder Bay, where she sunk, being a total loss. Loss, $7,000. July 28. - The towing steamer A. B. WATSON violated section 4417, Re- vised Statutes, carrying passengers without a passenger certificate of inspection. Steamer was attending dredge, which broke down, and carried owner out to her. Case reported to the proper authorities after investi- gation. August 5. - Complaint having been made against R. P. Thomson for vio- lation of section 4446, Revised Statutes, the case was investigated and charges dismissed. August 13. - While at Bay City, Mich., the steamer CHARLES W. LIKEN caught fire from some unknown cause and was damaged to the extent of $3,000. August 15. - While springing away from the dock at Harbor Beach the steamer CITY OF MACKINAC pulled out a pile and stringer from the dock, damaging the steamer to the amount of $1,000. August 16. - While bound up Lake Huron, Patrick Whelan, a fireman on board the steamer JOHN W. GATES, jumped overboard and was drowned. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -387- REPORT OF THE STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE CASUALTIES, VIOLATIONS OF LAW, AND INVESTIGATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1905 EIGHTH SUPERVISING DISTRICT LOCAL DISTRICT OF PORT HURON, MICH. (cont'd) August 24. - While the steamer OMAR D. CONGER had an excursion party on board her after compartment filled with water. On investigation William S. Major, master, and William Waugh, chief engineer, were found guilty of violation of sections 4439 and 4441, Revised Statutes, and their licenses were suspended for 30 days. September 2. - The steamer WILLIAM R. LINN collided with the steamer BALL BROS. near St. Clair Flats and was damaged to the extent of $4,000. September 16. - The steamer SARAH E. SHELDON stranded on North Point in a dense fog. Released without damage. September 30. - While lying at the dock at Alpena, Mich., the steamer P. H. BIRCKHEAD caught fire and was damaged to the extent of $1,200. October 18. - As the steamer ALVIN A. TURNER was going through Little Detroit passage her wheel chains parted, causing steamer to ground on rocks. She afterwards took fire and was totally destroyed. Loss, $5,000. October 19. - The steamer KALIYUGA foundered on Lake Huron, and her crew of 17 was lost. Loss, $70,000. October 19. - While bound down Lake Huron, the steamer JOSEPH S. FAY sprung a leak and was beached about half a mile from Forty-mile Point, becoming a total loss. Loss, $30,000. One life lost. November 11. - While bound down St. Clair River, the steamer JOHN J. ALBRIGHT collided with an unknown barge, sustaining damage amounting to $2,000. November 14. - While bound up Lake St. Clair, near the flats, the steamer POINT ABINO sprung a leak and had to be beached, becoming a total loss. Loss $2,500. November 15. - While bound up St. Clair River, the steamer CANISTEO collided with the steamer WAWATAN and was damaged to the extent of $1,200. November 21. - Complaint having been made that Edward N. Stevens, chief engineer, was intoxicated while on duty, the case was investigated and his license revoked. November 24. - While bound up St. Clair River, abreast of Port Huron, the steamer SAGINAW caught fire and was damaged to the extent of $25,000. November 26. - While bound up St. Clair River, the steamer L. C. SMITH collided with the Canadian steamer SILMA, sustaining damage estimated at $5,000. November 28. - While bound up Lake Huron, in a heavy snowstorm and gale, the steamer CHARLES M. WARNER stranded on Nine-mile Point, sustaining damage estimated at $20,000. November 28. - The steamer CITY OF HOLLAND parted her lines while at the dock at Rogers City, Mich., and was blown ashore, sustaining damage esti- mated at $2,500. November 29. - The steamer FERDINAND SCHLESSINGER stranded on False Presque Isle in a snowstorm, sustaining damage estimated at $5,000. December 5. - While bound down St. Clair River, the steamer JAMES B. COLGATE collided with the schooner DUVAL, sustaining damage estimated at $500. ==========================================================================