Summary
On March 20, 1960, an unnamed 40-foot fishing tug from Manistique went aground at Indian Point while three men aboard sought shelter from a Lake Michigan storm. The men reached St. James on foot, and Coast Guard vessels assisted; the report says the tug was released without a recorded loss of life.
Evidence and limits
The newspaper gives the storm date, approximate wind speed, grounding place, and response sequence. It does not name the crew or tug, state the damage, or provide a Coast Guard log confirming the outcome.
Open questions
- Which Coast Guard and vessel records identify the tug, crew, and damage?
See also
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, April 1960, “Tug in Trouble.”Reports that three Manistique men left their home port to set nets west of Beaver Island, encountered winds up to 40 miles per hour on Sunday night, sought shelter northwest of the island, and grounded at Indian Point. The men walked to St. James; a Charlevoix Coast Guard picket boat and then the Sundew responded, and all three boats remained at St. James overnight after the tug was released. The source does not name the men or tug and does not provide an official casualty report.