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Shipwrecked in a Storm | The Saxon’s Final Battle
The Saxon, originally a 1,193-ton steamer, was built in Philadelphia in 1862 during the American Civil War. After decades of service, by 1903, she was repurposed into a 555-ton barge. This transformation marked the end of her grand days as a steamer, reflecting the changing times and the relentless march of progress in early 20th-century