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    VESSEL NAME:   M. L. Collins
    OTHER NAME(s): -
    OFFICIAL NO:   16614
    DATE OF LOSS:  20 April 1893
    CAUSE OF LOSS: Storm
    LOCATION:      Lake Michigan, Waugoshance Point*
    RIG TYPE:      Schooner, 3 masts
    HULL TYPE:     Wood
    BUILDER:       Jamieson, Toledo, 1854
    OWNER(S):      Theo. Plathner et. el
    MASTER:        Capt. H. Oertling?
    TONNAGE:       231.20 gt - 219.64 nt
    DIMENSIONS:    130 x 26 x 9
    CASUALTIES:    0



                   Rebuilt in 1876 - Lengthened 14 feet and changed from
                a two to a three-master.

                   November 1883, ashore at Sister Bay in a storm.
                Abandoned to the underwriters by Capt. H. Oertling.
                Released by the tug WELCOME and towed to Rand & Burger's
                drydock. Entire new keel, bottom planking, stanchions,
                bulwarks, new decking & caulked.

                *One source says she wrecked at South Manitou Island.

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Sources: Detroit Tribune, 15 April 1876
         Manitowoc Pilot, 22 November 1883
         Detroit Free Press, 23 November 1883
         Marine Review, 14 December 1893 (losses)
         Marine Record, 27 March 1884
         Merchant Vessels Lists - 1869, 1871, 1875, 1877, 1888,
         R. L. Polk Marine Directory of the Great Lakes, 1884, 1888