- Dates
- 1957-12-30 – 1958-04-01
- Kind
- Transportation
- Where
- Saint James Harbor
- Eras
- Modern era
- Concepts
- transportationmaritimecommunicationcommunity
- Within
- Beaver Island
Summary
The January 1958 Beaver Beacon reported that the Emerald Isle was laid up at Charlevoix City Dock after its final winter trip to Beaver Island on December 30. Skipper Lawrence McDonough said scheduled trips were expected to resume April 1, weather permitting.
Evidence and limits
The issue gives a seasonal report and plan, not a complete voyage log or proof that the April schedule operated as announced.
Sources
- Reports that the Emerald Isle was laid up for winter at Charlevoix City Dock after its final winter trip to Beaver Island on December 30, and quotes skipper Lawrence McDonough saying scheduled trips would begin April 1, weather permitting. It does not provide a complete voyage log, layup record, or proof that the April schedule operated as planned. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1958-01_Beaver-Beacon
- The held four-page issue scan is paired with the OCR source and confirms the layup and planned seasonal return; it does not expand the vessel or schedule record.data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1958-01_Beaver-Beacon
- Reports the icebreaker Sundew due to clear harbor ice as the issue went to press and says the Emerald Isle crew was ready in Charlevoix, with the same schedule and crew as the previous year. The notice does not establish the actual icebreaking date, voyage, crew roster, or ferry operation. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1958-04_Beaver-Beacon
- The held three-page issue scan is paired with the OCR source and confirms the seasonal icebreaking and ferry-readiness notice; it does not expand the vessel, crew, or operating record.data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1958-04_Beaver-Beacon
Added 3 August 2026. Recent changes
Cite this article
Beaver Island Archive, “Emerald Isle enters winter layup before its planned April 1958 service, 1958”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/events/beaver-island-emerald-isle-winter-layup-1958/, accessed [date], citing Beaver Beacon, January 1958, “EMERALD ISLE.” (and 3 further sources listed on the page).
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