Tag: Oct 1920

Amid shore wreckers trying to (6 Oct 1920)

Amid shore wreckers trying to hack out valuables with axes, and passing steamers trying to claim Webster’s schooner, the Robinson is towed to Caesar’s Creek then to inside Elliott’s Key for a temporary rudder. The schooner, valued at $50,000, was first located by a flying boat. Having been abandoned by her owners, she will be renamed by the buyer. [Details on wrecking techniques.] (6 Oct 1920)

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

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The need for a 25 (6 Oct 1920)

The need for a 25 foot deep Miami channel is presented. (6 Oct 1920)

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Captain Webster of the wrecking (5 Oct 1920)

Captain Webster of the wrecking ship Salvor floats the 4-masted schooner Albert W. Robinson from Conch Reef. Abandoned by her owners and purchased in Key West by Webster, the almost new ship will be a rich prize when towed to Miami. (5 Oct 1920)

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

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The Grey Duck crew is (5 Oct 1920)

The Grey Duck crew is charged with removing a libeled vessel from federal court after taking a party to Bimini. (5 Oct 1920)

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

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The wood steamer Cabeza is (2 Oct 1920)

The wood steamer Cabeza is on fire in the Gulf 50 miles from Dry Tortugas. The steamer Miami is standing by. (2 Oct 1920)

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

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