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- Windmill Point from PrescottGraphite on paper cardGraphite on paper cardAssociation for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Thursday, June 6, 1839A few days since, one of the Yankee Brigands captured at Windsor, and so humanely set at large by His Excellency Sir George Arthur, with several of his companions in arms, a short time since paid a visit to a gentleman in the neighborhood, and demanded a watch which he …A few days since, one of the Yankee Brigands captured at Windsor, and so humanely set at large by His Excellency Sir George Arthur, with several of his companions in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Thursday, June 13, 1839The Steamboat CYNTHIA. -- Which was burnt last autumn between this and Amherstburgh, part of whose hull and engine was saved from the devouring elements, last week made her appearance in our waters, having come from Chatham, entirely renovated, resucitated, altered, amended, ...The Steamboat CYNTHIA. -- Which was burnt last autumn between this and Amherstburgh, part of whose hull and engine was saved from the devouring elements, last week made her appearance …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Wednesday, August 21, 1839The Steam-boat THREE BROTHERS. -- The enterprising and public-spirited Messrs. Eberts of the flourishing town of Chatham, have lately added to our few water craft a splendid new steamer bearing the above appropriate name. She was launched at Chatham last Spring, and ...The Steam-boat THREE BROTHERS. -- The enterprising and public-spirited Messrs. Eberts of the flourishing town of Chatham, have lately added to our few water craft a splendid new steamer bearing …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Wednesday, August 28, 1839We learn from the Oswego Herald that the schooner GURNSEY, of Rochester, the vessel that carried the gang of pirates to Cobourg, returned to Oswego from a Canadian port lumber laden; the Captain and crew were drunk, and had more money than persons in their circumstances ...We learn from the Oswego Herald that the schooner GURNSEY, of Rochester, the vessel that carried the gang of pirates to Cobourg, returned to Oswego from a Canadian port lumber …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Wednesday, September 11, 1839A schooner was capsized opposite this town on Monday last, a strong gale from the South West prevailing at the time. She had neither cargo or ballast on board, and had she not been improperly managed the accident would not have occurred. No lives were lost; proper assistance was rendered …A schooner was capsized opposite this town on Monday last, a strong gale from the South West prevailing at the time. She had neither cargo or ballast on board, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Wednesday, September 18, 1839(From the Detroit Free Press, Sept. 3.) DESTRUCTION OF THE STEAMBOAT "GREAT WESTERN." About half past seven o'clock on Sunday evening, after our Monday's paper was put to press, our city was thrown into great excitement by a cry ...(From the Detroit Free Press, Sept. 3.) DESTRUCTION OF THE STEAMBOAT "GREAT WESTERN." About half past seven o'clock on Sunday evening, after our Monday's paper was put to press, our …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Thursday, December 19, 1839It affords us much pleasure to copy from the Detroit Free Press of the 11th instant, the following testimonial of the gallantry and humanity displayed by our esteemed friend, Samuel Hosk Derriman, Esq., R. N., of Her Majesty's steamer KINGSTON:-- "The subscribers , passengers on ...It affords us much pleasure to copy from the Detroit Free Press of the 11th instant, the following testimonial of the gallantry and humanity displayed by our esteemed friend, Samuel …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 24 Jul 1839A novelty appeared in our river last week, it being no less than a miniature steamboat built for the purpose of testing a new boiler, invented by Mr. John Lille, an ingenious mechanic of this village. The boat is 32 feet long by 6 wide; the cylinder is 20 inches …A novelty appeared in our river last week, it being no less than a miniature steamboat built for the purpose of testing a new boiler, invented by Mr. John Lille, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 13 Nov 1839INTERESTING FACTS. - The first decked vessel ever built within the limits of the old United States, was constructed on the banks of the Hudson, by Adrian Block, in the summer of 1614. She was called a yacht, and her first voyage was made through Hell Gate, into the sound, …INTERESTING FACTS. - The first decked vessel ever built within the limits of the old United States, was constructed on the banks of the Hudson, by Adrian Block, in the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Daily Advertiser (Detroit, MI), 28 Sep 1839This vessel was built at Amherstburg, Ont., in 1813, and figured prominently in the "Battle of Lake Erie," at Put-in-Bay. Captured as a prize, she was later allowed to sink in Misery Bay.This vessel was built at Amherstburg, Ont., in 1813, and figured prominently in the "Battle of Lake Erie," at Put-in-Bay. Captured as a prize, she was later allowed to sink …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), May 8, 1839Disastrous Event. - On Saturday morning last, the schr. Atlas, of Dexter, Jefferson county, oh her passage to this port with a cargo of stone from Chaumont, when within about two miles of our village, was seen to founder and sink beneath the waves. The wind at the time, was …Disastrous Event. - On Saturday morning last, the schr. Atlas, of Dexter, Jefferson county, oh her passage to this port with a cargo of stone from Chaumont, when within about …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), May 8, 1839Launch . - On the 30th ult. was launched at Chaumont Bay, the Schooner R. C. Smead, of 100 tons burthen. She was built by Messrs. Silas and Asa Davis, the former of this village , and is named in honor of Lt. Smead of the U. S. Army, late …Launch . - On the 30th ult. was launched at Chaumont Bay, the Schooner R. C. Smead, of 100 tons burthen. She was built by Messrs. Silas and Asa Davis, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Commercial Advertiser (Buffalo, NY), May 9, 1839Schooner Lost -We learn that on Saturday last the schooner Atlas, from Sackett's Harbor, was capsized off the piers at Oswego, by which the crew, five in number, together with two ladies, passengers, were drowned. The schooner was laden with stone, and this was the first season of its ...Schooner Lost -We learn that on Saturday last the schooner Atlas, from Sackett's Harbor, was capsized off the piers at Oswego, by which the crew, five in number, together with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Cleveland Daily Herald (Cleveland, OH), May 11, 1839, page 2Column 1Column 1Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Tues., May 7, 1839Distressing Casualty . - Early on the morning of Saturday last, a small schooner was noticed by our citizens, about two miles off, making for this harbor. - The wind was then and had been blowing with some violence during the preceding night, and as the lake was rough and …Distressing Casualty . - Early on the morning of Saturday last, a small schooner was noticed by our citizens, about two miles off, making for this harbor. - The wind …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed. , Sept. 25, 1839During the gale which occurred on the 14th and 15th inst. , the schooner New York , of this port, owned by Messrs. Bronson and Crocker, was lost, and all on board probably perished. She was commanded by Captain George Carlisle, who is said to have been an excellent seaman …During the gale which occurred on the 14th and 15th inst. , the schooner New York , of this port, owned by Messrs. Bronson and Crocker, was lost, and all …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Wed. , Oct. 9, 1839Mr. Rose, of Marysburgh, whose letter we gave in our last, informs us that the body of the Captain of the ill-fated schooner New York , was found on Sunday morning, the 22nd inst. , there were $37 and his clearance papers from the port of Cleveland in his pocket. …Mr. Rose, of Marysburgh, whose letter we gave in our last, informs us that the body of the Captain of the ill-fated schooner New York , was found on Sunday …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- 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
- 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