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Though it was not looking for a buyer, the Michigan AAA sold Boblo Island in 1988 to the International Broadcasting Corporation, a Minneapolis-based concern that owned the Harlem Globetrotters and Ice Capades. [4] IBC declared bankruptcy in 1991. [5] The boats were sold off as a result of a decision to shutter operations at the Detroit dock. [6]
Jolly boats were usually the smallest type of boat carried on ships, and were generally between 16 feet (4.9 m) and 18 feet (5.5 m) long. [4] They were clinker-built and propelled by four or six oars. [1] When not in use the jolly boat normally hung from davits at the stern of a ship, and could be hoisted into and out of the water.
The Jolly Boat is a 15 foot (4.6 metre) ketch rigged open day-boat designed by J. Laurent Giles. Originally designed for plywood construction, more recent examples were made with GRP with plywood decks and bulkheads, manufactured by AJS Marine Services in Chichester .
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The physical assets of the park were sold at a receiver's sale in Olympia Park for $200. [76] [77] Oakwood Amusement Park Crafton: 1900?–1970s Olympia Park McKeesport: 1902–1942 Paxtang Park: Harrisburg: 1893–1929 [78] Playtown Park Springfield Township: 1952–1969 [79] Poconos' Magic Valley Bushkill: 1977–1982
Built in Scotland in 1907, the boat steamed between Fort William and Port McNicoll for over 50 years until she was sold for scrap in 1967. Saved from the wrecker's torch, Keewatin was towed to Saugatuck, Michigan for use as a museum in 1968. She is the last unmodified Great Lakes passenger liner in existence, and an example of Edwardian luxury.
A ticket sold in Michigan has matched all six numbers to win the estimated $842.2 million Powerball jackpot during Monday night’s New Year’s Day drawing.
Steam boats were substantially heavier than boats powered by sail or oar. Not only was there the weight of the steam engine and boiler, there was also the water for the boiler and coal. A 56 feet (17 m) steam pinnace weighed 18 long tons 0 cwt (40,300 lb or 18.3 t) without her crew or any armament. A 37 feet (11 m) steam pinnace was 6 long tons ...