Title

Lofberg in Breeches Buoy Scow Rescue

Date

19180806

Creator

Breton, Carol

Extent

35.96 x 58.11 cm

Is Part Of

Watercolour Collection

Description

en-CA Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Government of Canada Local Initiatives Grant CK 1071-3 1977- ; Research by George Seibel ; M-8 ; The stranded scow lying in the Upper Rapids has been a fixture since August 6, 1918. It broke loose while being towed by the tug Hassayampa, after the tug went aground in the American Channel opposite Port Day, less than a mile above the Falls. ...a line was shot out from the top of the Toronto Power House. Attempts were made to rig a breeches buoy, but the lines became fouled and it was not until "Red Hill" volunteered his services that it was possible to bring the men [Gustav F Lofberg and James H Harris] to shore. Niagara Falls, Canada : a history of the City and the world famous beauty spot ;

Type

Still Image

Medium

Watercolour

Subject

Scow

Power Plants - Toronto Power Plant

Niagara River - Upper

Location

Canada

Canada - Ontario

Identifier

http://www.nflibrary.ca/nfplindex/show.asp?b=1&ref=oo&id=102755

locator

WC 37

Rights

©Niagara Falls Public Library

Publisher

Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation

Date Created

2005-02-17

Date Modified

2005-02-17