Pewabic and Meteor Collision Tragedy and Heroic Rescue
About half past eight on the evening of the ninth, the Pewabic, capt McKay, going down, collided with the Meteor, capt Wilson, six miles from shore. The Pewabic sank in minutes, many killed, a few saved by lifeboats. Notable heroism by Ada Brush of Detroit who saved Mrs Wright, plus other deeds by Detroit residents and crew members. The Meteor’s approach and passenger reactions described. ongoing rescue efforts and memorials.
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