Tag: Oct 1919

The arriving tanker Mexoil runs (13 Oct 1919)

The arriving tanker Mexoil runs aground in the ship channel near the east end of the causeway spoil bank. (13 Oct 1919)

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

Page: 1, Section: N/A

Another marine spectacle witnessed at (10 Oct 1919)

“Another marine spectacle witnessed at the beach yesterday was a 5-masted schooner beating to the northward with every stitch of canvas set and drawing well in the strong east breeze. It is seldom that a vessel of this size is seen from the beach and especially one northbound.” (10 Oct 1919)

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

Page: 4, Section: N/A

After passing the Biscayne can (10 Oct 1919)

After passing the Biscayne can buoy 8 miles north of Government Cut, a south bound steamer comes to within a mile offshore of Hardie’s casino on the beach before the captain realizes his situation. He then makes the mistake of going due east not knowing he is inside the reef line. With luck and high tide the steamer bumps her way across the lumps east of the cut. (10 Oct 1919)

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

Page: 4, Section: N/A

The War Department will not (8 Oct 1919)

The War Department will not permit spoil banks on both sides of the ship channel. (8 Oct 1919)

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

Page: 8, Section: N/A

The 160-foot Free Lance will (6 Oct 1919)

The 160-foot Free Lance will establish passenger service on the Miami – Bimini run. (6 Oct 1919)

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

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