Tag: Aug 1904

The British steamer Winifred appears (30 Aug 1904)

The British steamer Winifred appears to be on Florida Reef, visible from Miami through Norris Cut. The launch Barracuda and other wreckers pour out of Miami ready to fill their empty pockets but return just as broke. The ship had to heave-to for repairs after a pump broke off Careys Fort [sic] Light. Winifred anchored to avoid going on the reefs. (30 Aug 1904)

Newspapers: Daily Miami Metropolis, The Miami Metropolis (daily), The Daily Metropolis or Miami Daily Metropolis

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The British steamer Tiger is (22 Aug 1904)

The British steamer Tiger is on the reef about 4 miles north of House of Refuge. Miami wreckers race to it but after jettisoning some coal the ship gets off and goes on. (22 Aug 1904)

Newspapers: Daily Miami Metropolis, The Miami Metropolis (daily), The Daily Metropolis or Miami Daily Metropolis

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A bridge will be built (17 Aug 1904)

A bridge will be built across the Miami River at 12th Street. (17 Aug 1904)

Newspapers: Daily Miami Metropolis, The Miami Metropolis (daily), The Daily Metropolis or Miami Daily Metropolis

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The steamer Martinique breaks a (15 Aug 1904)

The steamer Martinique breaks a propeller in Key West and will be towed to Havana for repairs. (15 Aug 1904)

Newspapers: Daily Miami Metropolis, The Miami Metropolis (daily), The Daily Metropolis or Miami Daily Metropolis

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