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 Evening Courier & Republic (Buffalo, NY), 15 Nov 1866, p. 3, column 6     Launch.--A new vessel, the Rockaway, was launched at Oswego on Tuesday afternoon [the 13th] from the yard of Chanler, Alford & Co.

 Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), April 18, 1867     Dry Dock in Oswego. - Mr. Carrington , President of the Oswego and Syracuse Railroad Company , is now constructing a magnificent dry dock in

 Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), April 18, 1867   Dry Dock in Oswego. - Mr. Carrington , President of the Oswego and Syracuse Railroad Company , is now constructing a magnificent dry dock in

Maritime History of the Great Lakes

 Oswego Daily Times, 29 Jun 1863     What I Saw Mr. Editor: - Some one said through the Times, of the 29th, that there were 25 vessels in sight, off this harbor, at one time, on Saturday last. This was all that were probably in sight from an ordinary stand point. But having my attention attracted by …

 Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Sep 1860     Fickle Fortune. - Most of our readers will remember the famous diver and sub-marine explorer of the lakes. The individual was originally a resident of Oswego, and for some years obtained his livelihood by odd jobs and laboring upon the docks. He finally became somewhat noted about town ...

 Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 27 Oct 1860     "Diving With and Without Armor." - This is the title of a pamphlet containing the submarine exploits of J.B. Green, the celebrated diver, who is now in this city. It purports to give a history of the adventures of Mr. Green, and although its style is not particularly perspicuous, the …

      The New Elevator The mammoth Elevator of Messrs. Irwin & Sloan , situated at the foot of West Schuyler Street, was first put in operation yesterday, starting off with the only one elevator, and at the rate of 6,600 bushels an hour. The structure has a river front of 132 …

 Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 15 Jul 1865     Launched - There was launched from the yard of Messrs. Goble and McFarlane, this morning, a fine clipper schooner, to be called the Sardinian. She is owned by Capt. Robt. Richardson and Capt. J. V. Tuttle, and will be commanded by the latter. Her dimensions are length of keel 95 …

 Oswego Commercial Advertiser, 29 Mar 1865     Boat Building - Kitts & Chandler's Yard Wherever building or improvements are in progress, the journalist finds a ready field for his pen. When the engine has performed its labor, when the hammer and the saw have been thrown aside, and the paint has dried upon the hulk of a …

 Oswego Commercial Advertiser, 13 Apr 1865     Northern Transportation -- This company is as closely identified with the prosperity of Oswego as any business or branch of business in the country. It is in fact a part of us, and we should get on poorly indeed were it to be taken away. Consequently it deserves mention at …

 Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 16 Jun 1865     Northern Transportation Company. -- This well known line of Propellers, which is advertised in another column, is running daily both up and down the lake, stopping at this point and carrying both freight and passengers. Under the guidance of their gentlemanly and obliging passenger agent ...

 Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 21 Jun 1865     Fire-- Narrow Escape of the Propeller Prairie State. This morning at about nine o'clock, as the propeller Prairie State, Capt. Knapp of the Northern Transportation Company, bound for the West, was just springing from her dock in this city, the steerage passenger cabin was discovered to ...

 Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Aug 1865     Our Harbor The gales of last winter made sad havoc with the water defenses of our harbor. The "East Pier" was almost bodily carried away by the gales of early winter, while the "West Pier" was greatly damaged in many places. These interested in the commerce of Oswego will be …

 Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), 9 Aug 1866     GALE ON THE LAKE-- VESSEL WRECKED-- CREW RESCUED The storm which commenced last night is now raging on Lake Ontario. The wind is from the north east, and blows steadily throwing very heavy seas upon the beach and piers. Vessels which are out are glad to make a harbor of …

 Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 19 Dec 1862     List of Vessels Laid Up at the Port of Oswego December 19, 1862 We are indebted to Capt. William Williams, Marine Inspector of Board of Lake Underwriters, for a list of vessels laid up in this port, which is follows: Name of ...

 Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 10 Apr 1860     Annual Statement of the Trade and Commerce of Oswego. Tonnage of the Port of Oswego The following shows the names of steamers and vessels owned the port of Oswego, their tonnage, and where built: Name Where ...

 Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 24 Mar 1864     Our Lake Craft - Changes of Ownership, etc. We referred yesterday to some of the business changes that have recently occurred in our city - such as the formation of new partnerships, the dissolution of old firms, the establishment of new branches of trade, removals, &c.; While ...

 Oswego Advertiser and Times (Oswego, NY), 27 May 1867     The Eight Hour System Adopted in Oswego. - We learn that the Ship Carpenters and Caulkers Union will commence working on the eight hour system on Monday morning, with the approval of all the bosses except one. In consideration of the less number of hours constituting a working day, the …

      Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $60 Remarks: Got off

      Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $8,000 Cargo: $12,000 Freight: corn Remarks: Total loss.

      Reason: aground Lives: nil Hull damage: $1,000 Freight: wheat