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Wreck of Ontonagon and Farmer in Great Lake Gale
In Oswego, Nov 3 1862 a fierce gale bred heavy seas on Lake Ontario. The schooner Ontonagon and the Farmer ran ashore below the East Pier. both vessels were wrecked, while crews were rescued with aid from shore. Captain Papa and the mate led desperate rescue efforts, one sailor and a woman were hauled to safety in improvised slings as the storm raged. The Farmer, insured for 5000 dollars, lies wrecked alongside the Ontonagon. wind eases but remains strong.
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Ontonagon
Sackets Harbor
James Papa
Toledo
Messrs
Ames & Rundell
Papa