Marine Angel transited the Chicago River

1953

March 5, 1953: The 600-foot-long, 70-foot-wide Marine Angel transited the Chicago River. The freighter had only seven inches of clearance on each side at Van Buren Street, and was the largest ship to ply the river.

Contributed by JOSE M LOPEZ on January 17, 2026

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Marine Angel transited the Chicago River
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