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- Cobourg light-tower, Gull IslandMidway between Port Hope and Cobourg there is a dangerous shoal called Gull Island, which is about two miles long, and about one mile from the shore. Gull Island Lighthouse is somewhat exaggerated, though the force of the wind and water has several times necessitated re-building or repairs to this …Midway between Port Hope and Cobourg there is a dangerous shoal called Gull Island, which is about two miles long, and about one mile from the shore. Gull Island Lighthouse …Cobourg Public Library
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., May 1, 1839It is with pleasure we give place to the following letter from Mr. R. P. Whitney, a passenger on board the Girard, and recently a citizen of this place; for while it acknowledges the insult offered to our flag, it shows also conclusively that every thing that could be done …It is with pleasure we give place to the following letter from Mr. R. P. Whitney, a passenger on board the Girard, and recently a citizen of this place; for …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed., Nov. 20, 1839NEW ENTERPRISE. - FISHING EXPEDITION TO LAKE SUPERIOR. - Up to this period, the American Fur Company has principally monopolized the fisheries of the fresh water ocean of the north west, and that company, with the Hudson Bay company, the trade of the vast region beyond Lake Huron, ...NEW ENTERPRISE. - FISHING EXPEDITION TO LAKE SUPERIOR. - Up to this period, the American Fur Company has principally monopolized the fisheries of the fresh water ocean of the north …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), April 25, 1839The article was dated April 27.The article was dated April 27.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), April 29, 1839The Port Colborne Affair The officers who was sent express to Cleveland, by Col. Baldwin, passed through this village on Thursday last, on his return. He stated, that he arrived in Cleveland, four hours before the Stephen Girard, and that as soon as she came into port, he waited on …The Port Colborne Affair The officers who was sent express to Cleveland, by Col. Baldwin, passed through this village on Thursday last, on his return. He stated, that he arrived …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), May 16, 1839May 5 the Stephen Girard passed through the Welland Canal.May 5 the Stephen Girard passed through the Welland Canal.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed., Nov. 20, 1839NEW ENTERPRISE. - FISHING EXPEDITION TO LAKE SUPERIOR. - Up to this period, the American Fur Company has principally monopolized the fisheries of the fresh water ocean of the north west, and that company, with the Hudson Bay Company, the trade of the bast region beyond Lake Huron, ...NEW ENTERPRISE. - FISHING EXPEDITION TO LAKE SUPERIOR. - Up to this period, the American Fur Company has principally monopolized the fisheries of the fresh water ocean of the north …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Democratic Free Press (Detroit, MI), Tue., 18 Dec, 1839DREADFUL SHIPWRECK AND LOSS OF LIFE We received by the last western mail the following letter, giving an account of a melancholy shipwreck and loss of life on Lake Michigan: Muskegon, Ottawa Co., Mich. Nov., 29th, 1839 Editor of the Free ...DREADFUL SHIPWRECK AND LOSS OF LIFE We received by the last western mail the following letter, giving an account of a melancholy shipwreck and loss of life on Lake Michigan: …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Kingston Chronicle (Kingston, ON), September 21st, 1839, page 2Crew Perishes on Schooner New York Mr. Editor, Sir. To-day has been exhibited in this place an awful scene; during the severe gale of yesterday, a vessel was discovered 8 to 10 miles from shore, apparently in an ungovernable situation, at about 12 o'clock she neared the land so ...Crew Perishes on Schooner New York Mr. Editor, Sir. To-day has been exhibited in this place an awful scene; during the severe gale of yesterday, a vessel was discovered 8 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed., Sept. 18, 1839New Steamboat. - The steamer Great Britain, on her last trip up the lake, had in tow the new boat Ontario, which was launched at Prescott on the 7th inst. She is taken to Niagara, where she is to receive her engines and be completed. The Ontario is a beautiful …New Steamboat. - The steamer Great Britain, on her last trip up the lake, had in tow the new boat Ontario, which was launched at Prescott on the 7th inst. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed., Sept. 25, 1839Shipwreck and Loss of Life. - - During the gale which occurred on the 14th and 15th inst., the schr. New York, of this port, owned by Messrs. Bronson & Crocker, was lost, and all on board probably perished. She was commanded by Capt. George Carlisle, who is said to …Shipwreck and Loss of Life. - - During the gale which occurred on the 14th and 15th inst., the schr. New York, of this port, owned by Messrs. Bronson & …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Cleveland Daily Herald (Cleveland, OH), Tuesday October 1, 1839, page 3Column 1 The Schooner NEW YORK of Oswego went ashore and became a total wreck with the loss of 6 men September 15, 1839 near the abode of John Rose, Esq. Marysburg, Prince Edward County, ( the hull of what was called the NEW YORK was located in four fathoms …Column 1 The Schooner NEW YORK of Oswego went ashore and became a total wreck with the loss of 6 men September 15, 1839 near the abode of John Rose, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), August 29, 1839Explanation Of The Steam Boat Collision - The Oswego Herald contains an account of the collision between the United States and the Great Britain, mentioned in our last, by which it appears that the accident was not intentional, on the part of the former. The two boats have been ...Explanation Of The Steam Boat Collision - The Oswego Herald contains an account of the collision between the United States and the Great Britain, mentioned in our last, by which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), August 29, 1839Another Collision - The Canadian boats, Com. Barrie and Wm. IV, came in contact, about forty miles above Kingston, on Monday night last. Much damage was done to the Barrie, but no lives were lost.Another Collision - The Canadian boats, Com. Barrie and Wm. IV, came in contact, about forty miles above Kingston, on Monday night last. Much damage was done to the Barrie, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), September 12, 1839The Great Western, American steamer, on Lake Erie, has been accidentally burnt, while lying at wharf in Detroit.The Great Western, American steamer, on Lake Erie, has been accidentally burnt, while lying at wharf in Detroit.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), October 3, 1839The Great Western Burnt - The steamer Great Western, on Lake Erie, took fire, a week ago last Sunday evening, while at the dock in Detroit, and was nearly destroyed. The Buffalo Journal says, "the fire burned with such rapidity, that very few of the passengers secured their luggage. ...The Great Western Burnt - The steamer Great Western, on Lake Erie, took fire, a week ago last Sunday evening, while at the dock in Detroit, and was nearly destroyed. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), October 17, 1839Shipwreck - The schooner New York, of Oswego, was capsized in the severe gale of Sunday the 15th ult. and drifted ashore and broke in pieces, at Marysburgh, near the Ducks. All hands perished. Two of them were alive, when she reached the shore, and attempts were made to save …Shipwreck - The schooner New York, of Oswego, was capsized in the severe gale of Sunday the 15th ult. and drifted ashore and broke in pieces, at Marysburgh, near the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), December 9, 1839The schooner Bolivar, of Cleveland, was dismasted on the lake, during the gale of Monday week. The crew were 13 hours on the wreck, and were sheeted with ice before they were relieved. The vessel was taken into Presque Isle; she was laden with salt, which was all washed out …The schooner Bolivar, of Cleveland, was dismasted on the lake, during the gale of Monday week. The crew were 13 hours on the wreck, and were sheeted with ice before …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), December 9, 1839From The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser Of Nov. 25 Gale - For the last twenty hours, we have experienced a strong gale from the west, accompanied with snow. The flats in the lower part of the city are inundated. Cattle are swimming about and there will, no doubt, be considerable loss …From The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser Of Nov. 25 Gale - For the last twenty hours, we have experienced a strong gale from the west, accompanied with snow. The flats in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), December 9, 1839Gale On Lake Erie - Vessels and men that were on the lake, during the recent gale, experienced much danger and privation. From the appearance of the schr. Erie, which entered our harbour yesterday, one would think that she had been on the Artick expedition with Parry, or acted as …Gale On Lake Erie - Vessels and men that were on the lake, during the recent gale, experienced much danger and privation. From the appearance of the schr. Erie, which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes