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- Chicago Democrat (Chicago, IL), 3 April 1844The following letter was received by Messrs. Dyer & Chapin of this city on Friday last: Mouth of Kalamazoo River, March 21, 1844 Messrs. Dyer & Chapin:- Gusts on Sunday last on our passage here in the schr. Margaret Helm we fell in with the wreck of the schooner Wave …The following letter was received by Messrs. Dyer & Chapin of this city on Friday last: Mouth of Kalamazoo River, March 21, 1844 Messrs. Dyer & Chapin:- Gusts on Sunday …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Chicago Democrat (Chicago, IL), 3 April 1844The schooner Fur Trader which arrived here on the 28th ult. states that she fell in with the wreck of the Wave five miles from Kalamazoo. The Fur Trader also discovered the wreck of another vessel, at a distance, supposed to be the Victory.The schooner Fur Trader which arrived here on the 28th ult. states that she fell in with the wreck of the Wave five miles from Kalamazoo. The Fur Trader also …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., June 19, 1844To the Editor of the Oswego County Whig: Sir: - Inasmuch as the people living on the banks of the St. Lawrence and Lake Ontario take a deep and abiding interest in the noble steamers that travel those waters, it may not be uninteresting to them to see in your …To the Editor of the Oswego County Whig: Sir: - Inasmuch as the people living on the banks of the St. Lawrence and Lake Ontario take a deep and abiding …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Friday, Sept. 27, 1844New York & Chicago Line. -- The Propeller "Oswego," Davis, master, arrived on Tuesday from Chicago, with 4,772 bushels of wheat to Doolittle, Mills & Co. She left last evening with a full cargo of merchandise and 90 passengers for Lake Michigan. The Propeller ...New York & Chicago Line. -- The Propeller "Oswego," Davis, master, arrived on Tuesday from Chicago, with 4,772 bushels of wheat to Doolittle, Mills & Co. She left last evening …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Sat., May 4, 1844Oswego Canal Packets. This week we took a trip to Syracuse and back, on board of these convenient and well furnished and well conducted packets - going up with Capt. F. Rood, and coming back with Capt. W.I. Stewart. We have often taken the jaunt, and have travelled much on …Oswego Canal Packets. This week we took a trip to Syracuse and back, on board of these convenient and well furnished and well conducted packets - going up with Capt. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Whig (Oswego, NY), Sat., May 18, 1844MARINE INTELLIGENCE. The marine list of the Port for the past week gives a good statement of the commercial Trade. We perceive that our Docks and Warehouses are well filled with Western products and Merchandize bound west and north. The harbor shows quite an active seaport ...MARINE INTELLIGENCE. The marine list of the Port for the past week gives a good statement of the commercial Trade. We perceive that our Docks and Warehouses are well filled …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Oct 25, 1844The schooner John Marshall is a complete wreck, near Mexico Bay, east of Oswego. She had 50 Mormons on board from St. Lawrence county, all of whom were saved.The schooner John Marshall is a complete wreck, near Mexico Bay, east of Oswego. She had 50 Mormons on board from St. Lawrence county, all of whom were saved.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily National Pilot (Buffalo, NY), Sat. Morning, April 18, 1846The propeller HERCULES, after undergoing many useful repairs, is again at her old berth loading for the upper lakes. Capt. F. Wheeler has command, of course. She sails to-morrow morning.The propeller HERCULES, after undergoing many useful repairs, is again at her old berth loading for the upper lakes. Capt. F. Wheeler has command, of course. She sails to-morrow morning.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Daily Advertiser (Detroit, MI), July 23, 1844The owners of the Propeller HERCULES, Messrs. Hollister & Co. contemplate substituting one of Loper's screws in place of the present one used on that vessel, which, it is presumed, will facilitate the speed of the HERCULES, and be a great saving of time and fuel. The much greater ease …The owners of the Propeller HERCULES, Messrs. Hollister & Co. contemplate substituting one of Loper's screws in place of the present one used on that vessel, which, it is presumed, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., May 16, 1844MARINE INTELLIGENCE. The marine list of the Port for the last week, gives a good statement of the Commercial Trade. We perceived that our Docks and Warehouses are well filled with Western Products, and Merchandize bound west and north. The harbor shows quite an active seaport ...MARINE INTELLIGENCE. The marine list of the Port for the last week, gives a good statement of the Commercial Trade. We perceived that our Docks and Warehouses are well filled …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Sat., May 11, 1844The Schooner Aurora Borealis. - In our last we just mentioned the capsizing of this vessel in the gale of the 1st inst., and the loss of two of the hands. Since then we have conversed with one of the survivors, Mr,. Daniel King, of this place, mate, and have …The Schooner Aurora Borealis. - In our last we just mentioned the capsizing of this vessel in the gale of the 1st inst., and the loss of two of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., Oct. 23, 1844THE GALE. On Friday night last, the wind shifted suddenly from the South to the N. West, and at about 2 A.M. blew a gale; which continued with unusual severity for about 12 hours. At 4 A.M. the steamer Oneida, Capt. Childs, was seen off our harbor in her trip …THE GALE. On Friday night last, the wind shifted suddenly from the South to the N. West, and at about 2 A.M. blew a gale; which continued with unusual severity …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., Oct. 23, 1844At a meeting of the Passengers on board the Steamboat Oneida, October 19th, 1844, Mr. J.H. Lockwood of Rochester, was called to the chair, and Mr. George Mollison of Montreal, was appointed Secretary. After some prefatory remarks by Hon. O.H. Gillet of Ogdensburgh, in which he adverted ...At a meeting of the Passengers on board the Steamboat Oneida, October 19th, 1844, Mr. J.H. Lockwood of Rochester, was called to the chair, and Mr. George Mollison of Montreal, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., Oct. 30, 1844Effects of the Gale. - The steamer Lady of the Lake, reported ashore at Ogdensburgh, is off and came into this port on Friday last, having sustained but little damage. The John Marshall, which went ashore near Stoney Point has gone to pieces, and is a total loss. The schooner …Effects of the Gale. - The steamer Lady of the Lake, reported ashore at Ogdensburgh, is off and came into this port on Friday last, having sustained but little damage. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., Nov. 20, 1844Disasters on the Lake. - The Schooner Essex of this port, owned by Doolittle, Mills & Co. And the Captain, with a cargo of wheat from Sandusky, in attempting to beat out of Niagara river on Wednesday night last, carried away her jib and main gaff, and went ashore at …Disasters on the Lake. - The Schooner Essex of this port, owned by Doolittle, Mills & Co. And the Captain, with a cargo of wheat from Sandusky, in attempting to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., Nov. 27, 1844Disasters on the Lake. - The wind has blown a gale from the West and N. West from Saturday evening down to Monday evening, with some abatement it its severity on Monday. The schooner Charleston belonging to Messrs. Fitzhugh & Co. of this place, while on her way down from …Disasters on the Lake. - The wind has blown a gale from the West and N. West from Saturday evening down to Monday evening, with some abatement it its severity …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1844THE GALE LOSS OF THE SCHOONER C. DEEMING On Saturday evening the wind shifted from the South to the West, N. West, blew with uncommon violence through the night. - The Schooner Ohio of Cleveland came into port on Sunday morning with a cargo of wheat from Lake Erie for …THE GALE LOSS OF THE SCHOONER C. DEEMING On Saturday evening the wind shifted from the South to the West, N. West, blew with uncommon violence through the night. - …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), April 12, 1844Launch A busy day was it on Wednesday for Mr. Shickeluna and great was the number assembled to witness the launch of the fine large schooner, of which the keel had been laid only seven weeks before, as also that of the Wm. Mittleberger, which had been rebuilt. The former, …Launch A busy day was it on Wednesday for Mr. Shickeluna and great was the number assembled to witness the launch of the fine large schooner, of which the keel …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), October 31, 1844In the great gale on Friday the 14th the schooner Highlander, Capt. Jacques, belonging to Mr. Ranney of this place, was lost near Port Stanley, to which place she was bound, with a cargo principally of coarse salt. She came ashore a few days afterwards, a perfect wreck - not …In the great gale on Friday the 14th the schooner Highlander, Capt. Jacques, belonging to Mr. Ranney of this place, was lost near Port Stanley, to which place she was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Colonist (Toronto, ON), July 23, 1844New Steamer For Lake Erie - The stock holders in the new steamer now building at Chippawa for the navigation of Lake Erie will be glad to learn that the frame was completed and the planking commenced last week. On Friday last the cylinder was cast and turned out beautifully; …New Steamer For Lake Erie - The stock holders in the new steamer now building at Chippawa for the navigation of Lake Erie will be glad to learn that the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes