Photograph of Flagpole made from Chicora mast

Photograph

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Photograph of Flagpole made from Chicora mast

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.02

Description

Framed photograph with inscription - Mast of the steamer Chicora, founded Jan 21. 1895, in Lake Michigan when 24 men, all on board perished, now used as a flag staff at Douglas, Michigan

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Halftone reproduction

Subject Person or Organization

Chicora (ship) 1892-1895

Subject Place

City

Douglas

State/Province

Michigan

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Context

As of 2024, the mast is located at the Allegan County Historical Society Old Jail Museum, 113 Walnut Street, Allegan MI 49010

Collection

Shipwrecks, Nautical

Cataloged By

Slusar, Vern

Acquisition

Accession

2021.07

Dimensions

Height

7-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Location

* Untyped Location

197 Shipwrecks

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Shashaguay, William F. c1860-1948

Create Date

January 19, 2021

Update Date

September 11, 2024