Frederickson's History of the Ann Arbor Auto and Train Ferries, Complete With Pictures

Frederickson, Arthur C. & Lucy F.

ISBN 10: 0964117304 / ISBN 13: 9780964117303

Published by Gulls Nest Publishing, Frankfort, 1994

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white covers are also in nice condtion with no creases, tears or chips.; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 156 pages; Near Fine This is possibly the best history of the car ferries that have operated across Lake Michigan from Frankfort, Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin for over 100 years--first loaded nice clean, tight and unmarked book There are no previous owner names or bookplates white covers are also in nice condtion B&W Photographs.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Frederickson's History of the Ann Arbor Auto and Train Ferries, Complete With Pictures
• Publisher: Gulls Nest Publishing, Frankfort
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0964117304
• ISBN 13: 9780964117303
• Binding: Softcover
• Dust Jacket Condition: the book. The pictorial

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Synopsis

Fredrickson's History of the Ann Arbor Auto and Train Ferries Complete with Pictures by Arthur C. and Lucy F. Fredrickson

The Carferries came and during their brief stay did so much to develop our present system of transportation, then were so easily forgotten after they had gone.

The facts in this history of the Ann Arbor carferries were copied from the very brief notations in the many log books. The stories built around these facts were furnished by the known seafairing men who were present at these times.

As many of these men have long since passed on, parts of this history came from twice-told tales and at times may vary slightly from the truth. A.C.F.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Pg 13: The Ann Arbor No. 1 left Toledo November 10th passing Detroit, November 11th and arriving at Frankfort 9:00 a.m. November 16, 1892. While people from near and far came aboard to look her over she took on supplies, fuel and shipped some new hands. The apron where she docked had to have several adjustments also. Governor Ashley was unable to find shippers who were willing to trust their freight to the hazards of crossing the big lake. Finally by bringing pressure on the coal company from which the railroad purchased its fuel he was able to route four carloads via the Ann Arbor Carferries from Frankfort, Michigan to Kewaunee, Wisconsin.

After taking on this cargo and making everything well fast she left Frankfort for Kewaunee on her first trip, with the Ashleys aboard, at 8:00 a.m. on November 24th.

When the A.A. No.1 fetched the west shore on her first loaded trip it was foggy and as everything was strange to her Master and crew, including her compass and running time she had the misfortune to pile up on the beach just north of Kewaunee.

Some fish tugs heard her blowing and came alongside. Mr. Ashley asked them to notify every one of importance in the Great Lakes Area, also to send for all available tugs and vessels to help pull her off. He realized that this would get in all the papers and advertise the carferries, also that he must get her off at once regardless of cost.

On the second day the Tug "Favorite", owned by the Swain Wrecking Company arrived. There were so many boats around her that the Favorite had trouble getting close enough to take a tow line. Smoke from the fleet could be seen for miles and miles. The Favorite with help of others pulled her off on the 26th after she had let go both anchors and paid out all anchor chain to lighten herself up. She arrived in Kewaunee at 4:00 p.m. the same day with no apparent damage. Here the apron and rails also needed adjustments,etc.