“The Beaver Island Boys”
Description
Johnny Gallagher sets out across Lake Michigan despite a warning from his mother. On the way home, the boat is almost to Beaver Island when it sinks with all hands in a storm
Historical references
- 1873 - Death of Johnny Gallagher on Lake Michigan
References
- Laws D17, "The Beaver Island Boys"
- DT 789, BEAVRISL
- Roud #2238
- BI, LD17