By January 1895, the new steamer Chicora of St. Joseph had already tied up for the winter.
Then, the Big Four Railroad called—would her owners send the Chicora to Milwaukee on a final voyage?
Join Bob Meyers of the Historical Society of Michigan to learn about a fateful decision that doomed a ship and its crew.
What: Lost on Lake Michigan: The Wreck of the SS Chicora
When: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Where: John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library (24602 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI)
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: Free
More info
https://dhcl.libcal.com/event/12053917
SS Chicora
https://www.michiganshipwrecks.org/shipwrecks-2/shipwreck-categories/shipwrecks-lost/chicora
