Item

Category: Photos -> Photographs  
Donor: Unknown
Location: Collections -> Photo Room -> Photograph Files  
Accession Number: 1998.572.01  
Name of Object: Photo: Schooner J. H. Rutter aground  
Description: Grain barge J. Rutter stranded on sand bar half a mile north of the Ludington channel. November 1, 1878. Captain Jeremiah Simpson, alias Sockless Simpson later congressman of Kansas. Note crew in rigging and flag flown in distress. All were saved.  
History: Capt Jareninh Simpon Later congressman from Kansas  
Condition: Good  
Width: 5 inches  
Photo Number: P-4252