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Media Types: Texts- Geographic Location: Erie Canal
- Item types: Clippings
- Year: 1853
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- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 16 Apr 1853
We notice that the boatmen are caulking and painting the boats lying in the Canal Basin, preparatory to the resumption of Spring navigation. Every thing now in the business line begins to wear a more cheerful aspect. Forwarders, boatmen and business men generally, are looking forward to the opening ... We notice that the boatmen are caulking and painting the boats lying in the Canal Basin, preparatory to the resumption of Spring navigation. Every thing now in the business line …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 21 Apr 1853 The Rochester & Syracuse Railroad was opened June 1, 1853 which essentially put the packetboats out of business The Rochester & Syracuse Railroad was opened June 1, 1853 which essentially put the packetboats out of businessMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 23 Apr 1853 The Jordan Transcript thus speaks of the neat little packet which runs between this City and Jordan: The packet boat Norwich commenced, on Wednesday last, her regular trips for the season, between this place and Syracuse. Such a communication between these places is a matter of great convenience ... The Jordan Transcript thus speaks of the neat little packet which runs between this City and Jordan: The packet boat Norwich commenced, on Wednesday last, her regular trips for the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 27 Apr 1853 The total amount of tolls taken in at the Canal Collector's office in this city, up to 10 o'clock yesterday morning, was $2.042.21. The Canal is now in good order east of the City, and loaded boats have continued to arrive from New York since Monday noon. No boats, however, … The total amount of tolls taken in at the Canal Collector's office in this city, up to 10 o'clock yesterday morning, was $2.042.21. The Canal is now in good order …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Large Break in the Canal Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 30 Apr 1853 A break occurred in the Erie Canal, near the village of Orville, about six miles east of this city, on Thursday, and so rapidly was the bank washed away, that in a short time about twenty feet of the heel path was entirely destroyed. Nearly one hundred feet of the … Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 30 Apr 1853 A break occurred in the Erie Canal, near the village of Orville, about six miles east of this city, on Thursday, and so rapidly was the bank washed away, that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Another Break in the Canal Break in the Canal. Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 10 May 1853 The Canal gave way about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, near Orville, at the place where the large break occurred a few days ago, and has caused nearly as bad a breach as the former one. About sixty or seventy feet of the berm embankment, just east of the Aqueduct over … Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 10 May 1853 The Canal gave way about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, near Orville, at the place where the large break occurred a few days ago, and has caused nearly as bad a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Another Break in the Canal Break in the Canal. Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 10 May 1853 The Canal gave way about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, near Orville, at the place where the large break occurred a few days ago, and has caused nearly as bad a breach as the former one. About sixty or seventy feet of the berm embankment, just east of the Aqueduct over … Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 10 May 1853 The Canal gave way about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, near Orville, at the place where the large break occurred a few days ago, and has caused nearly as bad a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 13 May 1853 The Break at the Orville Aqueduct is entirely repaired, and boats are now passing quite rapidly. The first one which passed was the "E. Leaman," of Reding, at 12 o'clock Wednesday night. Business again looks lively, and we hope it will be long before it will be suspended by a … The Break at the Orville Aqueduct is entirely repaired, and boats are now passing quite rapidly. The first one which passed was the "E. Leaman," of Reding, at 12 o'clock …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 23 May 1853 On Thursday last, while the packet boat Norwich was making her regular trip between Jordan and Syracuse, she came in collision with a large, loaded boat and sunk in a short time. Mr. Carson, we understand, will soon be on hand with another "craft," to take the place of the … On Thursday last, while the packet boat Norwich was making her regular trip between Jordan and Syracuse, she came in collision with a large, loaded boat and sunk in a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- G. S. Chamberlain, sunk, 1 Aug 1853 Reason: sunk Lives: nil Freight: pork, lard, ham. Reason: sunk Lives: nil Freight: pork, lard, ham.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- J. Magill (Canal Boat), sunk, 6 Sep 1853 Reason: sunk Lives: nil Freight: oats Remarks: Raised Reason: sunk Lives: nil Freight: oats Remarks: RaisedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- J. B. Ralston (Canal Boat), damaged by canal break, 18 Sep 1853 Reason: damaged by canal break Lives: nil Freight: wheat Remarks: ? Reason: damaged by canal break Lives: nil Freight: wheat Remarks: ?Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- M. L. Sherwood (Canal Boat), damaged by canal break, 18 Sep 1853 Reason: damaged by canal break Lives: nil Freight: salt Remarks: ? Reason: damaged by canal break Lives: nil Freight: salt Remarks: ?Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Indiana (Canal Boat), leak, 13 May 1853 Reason: leak Lives: nil Freight: corn Remarks: Repaired Reason: leak Lives: nil Freight: corn Remarks: RepairedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
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