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Revisit one of Lake Erie's greatest mysterys
This book is a close examination of one of the longest enduring mysteries of the Great Lakes. On Tuesday December 7, 1909, the railroad car ferry Marquette & Bessemer No. 2. left Conneaut, Ohio, sailing into a brutal winter storm from which none would return. Over the next two days, accounts of the ship on both sides of the lake and widely scattered wreckage would add to the mystery. This book tells the story of that ship and crew and gives a glimpse into what life on a laker was like in 1909. Additionally, there is information about the railroad car ferries themselves. Finally, the book takes a deep dive into the circumstances surrounding the ship's loss and where her probable resting place is today.
Meet the Author
Dr. Adams is an allied health professional from Cleveland Ohio who also happens to have a
lifelong passion for Great Lakes History. Adams has extensively researched the loss of the Marquette & Bessemer No. 2 and written a book about its loss. Adams has spoken publicly on the topic at a myriad of venues throughout Ohio and has appeared as a content expert on a PBS special on the topic.
"With this new edition, Adams deepens our understanding of the No.2's loss, the lives of her men, and reasons for her disappearance. This is a rewarding examination of one of the Lakes most mysterious losses."
Matthew Daley
Grand Valley State University
 Still missing |  Put your back into it! |  Theory 2, where may she be hiding |  Conneaut rail dock, early 1900's |
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 The No. 4 lifeboat |  Conneaut New Herald. |  Your author |
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