Winner for the 2010 SOS Marine Heritage Award The steamer Wexford; with her flared bow; tall masts; and her open; canvas-sided hurricane deck; charmed spectators as she carried cargo across the Great Lakes. The romance and adventure of her British and French history in the South American trade followed her. Under newly appointed 24-year-old captain Bruce Cameron; her fateful final voyage was punctuated with opportunities to be saved from destruction ; but his persistence in trying to make port at Goderich led to tragedy - a victim of the storm of 1913. Over a period of 87 years; she eluded many efforts to locate her remains; but was finally discovered in 2000 by a sailor using a fish-finding device. Since then; she has been visited by thousands; but sadly plundered. Our story traces her history from her British origins in 1883; through the transition to become a "Laker;" the eventful storm; the search; and her ultimate discovery in southern Lake Huron; and the controversy over how she should be protected.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful. Diary of Sarah RaymondBy Reader On The Open RangeEXCELLENT! Educated woman with wisdom as well. Well written. Wish she'd shared more; but what she did share is well worth the reading. First person; original writings.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Enjoyed the bookBy brian1209Days On The Road: Crossing The Plains In 1865 is a very good read. The young author includes enough geographical detail that one can plot the trip. Most of the trip was on well known (at the time) trails with bumper to bumper (wagon to wagon?) traffic at the time.The weather; Indians; sickness; and accidents are all very real dangers on the road. She also describes some leisure time such as putting up swings during stops near large cottonwood trees and climbing Elk Mountain.The author writes of seeing homesick Confederate prisoners of war serving as Union cavalry fighting Indians out west. She does not mention news that the war is over although I think that news should have reached them during the trip.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fletcher (Walker’s stepbrother) is in love with MsBy Tony Parsons5/1/1865; Sarah Raymond Herndon (24); Dick; Cash; Mr. Kerfoot; Mrs. Kerfoot; Neelie; (Cornelia); Sittie (Henrietta); Sim Buford; Ezra; Frank; Winthrop; Emma; Delia were in the wagon train.5/12/1865; it was Brother Hillhouse birthday.The funeral services for Mr. Milburn were held at the Presbyterian Church.He was buried shortly after.Other loaded down wagon trains would come join then go their own ways.So far there had been no problems with the Indians.7/4/1865; at Fremont's Orchard the Lathan's Ferry was taken.Next stop the La Porte corral in the Black Hills.At Rock Creek; the Indians had killed several travelers.Dr. Fletcher (Walker’s stepbrother) is in love with Ms. Sallie.Hosstetter was arrested for Frasier’s murder taken to Port Bridger for trial.For some the final destination Virginia City.Others will move on branch out.I did not receive any type of compensation for reading reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers authors; I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.A very awesome book cover; great font writing style. A very well written Civil War era (journal) book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors; nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios; with several twists/turns a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great Civil War era movie; or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.Thank you for the free author; EBookDaily; Enhanced Media Publishing; Digital Services LLC.; bookTony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
