View of the freighter "Pontiac" (1889) with "C.I.M. Co." lettered on side, at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The Pontiac (1889) was sunk in collision with Canadian passenger steamer Athabaska, in St. Marys River, on July 18, 1891.The Athabasca, upbound, arrived at the Soo with the Pontiac's foredeck balanced atop her own. The Pontiac was raised, repaired and returned to service. Printed on front of photo: "W.J. Bell, photo, Sault, Mich." Printed on photo back: "W.J. Bell, landscape and portrait photographer, the leading city artist, proprietor Bay City and Elite Studios, 67 and 13 1/2 Portage Ave., view of both Soos from bridge showing rapids, views of Fort Brady, all public buildings, views of Mackinac Island, Superior, and many others, aggregating 1,000 views that space will not allow to be enumerated, views of this or any other boat since 1886 can be had by addressing, W.J. Bell, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., P.O. Box 386."
