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New York Daily Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
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The propeller Buckeye sank in the St. Lawrence River near Oak Point after striking a sunken rock, resulting in at least three passenger deaths: Mrs. O'Neil of Oswego and Mrs. and Miss Aubry of Milwaukee. Three men possibly also lost. Survivors rescued by steamer Champion.
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Propeller Sank—Three Lives Lost.
OGDENSBURG, N. Y., Monday, Sept. 25, 1865.
The propeller Buckeye of the Northern Transportation Line left here on Saturday evening, with passengers and merchandise, for Toledo, when, about 4 a. m. on Sunday, she struck a sunken rock near Cross River Light, in the St. Lawrence River, a mile above Oak Point, and sank in 70 feet of water. The passengers were aroused, but hardly had time to realize their peril when the boat slid from the rock and sank.
Three passengers are known to have been lost, named Mrs. O'Neil of Oswego, and Mrs. and Miss Aubry of Milwaukee. As the boat went down three men were seen in the water under the stern, and it is feared they also were lost.
There was not 20 minutes time after the vessel struck before she sunk. The surviving passengers were brought to this city by the steamer Champion of the Royal Mail Line. The low water and extreme darkness of the night are the reasons given for the sad accident.
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St. Lawrence River, Near Cross River Light, A Mile Above Oak Point
Event Date
About 4 A. M. On Sunday, September 24, 1865
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three passengers known lost: mrs. o'neil, mrs. aubry, and miss aubry. three men seen in the water, feared lost. vessel sank in 70 feet of water. surviving passengers rescued and brought to ogdensburg by steamer champion.
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The propeller Buckeye of the Northern Transportation Line left Ogdensburg on Saturday evening with passengers and merchandise for Toledo. She struck a sunken rock near Cross River Light in the St. Lawrence River and sank in 70 feet of water. Passengers had less than 20 minutes after striking before the boat sank. Low water and extreme darkness cited as reasons for the accident.