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- Launch at BrockvilleLaunch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the yard of Messrs. Chaffrey Bros., Brockville, on Saturday last. She is the largest class built to pass through the locks. The launch was successful, and was witnessed by a very large number of spectators. ...Launch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the yard of Messrs. Chaffrey Bros., Brockville, on Saturday last. She is the largest class built to pass through …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Courier, May 7, 1862FOR CHICAGO. - The new Barque PARAMA, built the past winter at Cleveland, passed up yesterday, bound for Chicago. Also, a fore-and-aft schooner built at Oswego, called the GEORGE GOBLE, bound for the same port. - Detroit Free PressFOR CHICAGO. - The new Barque PARAMA, built the past winter at Cleveland, passed up yesterday, bound for Chicago. Also, a fore-and-aft schooner built at Oswego, called the GEORGE GOBLE, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Courier, May 8, 1862LAUNCH. - The Oswego Times says a new Barque of 400 tons burthen and 17,000bush. capacity, named the RUSSIAN, built at Miller's ship-yard for Messrs. Smith & Post was launched on Wednesday last.LAUNCH. - The Oswego Times says a new Barque of 400 tons burthen and 17,000bush. capacity, named the RUSSIAN, built at Miller's ship-yard for Messrs. Smith & Post was launched …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 13, 1862The steam tug LADY FRANKLIN has been sold to Smith & Post of Oswego, for the sum of $7,000 cash, and takes her departure from here for that port this morning. She has been plying on the river since August last, is new and of great power, and will answer …The steam tug LADY FRANKLIN has been sold to Smith & Post of Oswego, for the sum of $7,000 cash, and takes her departure from here for that port this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Courier, July 21, 1862A SPLENDID VESSEL. - The schooner RUSSIAN, of Oswego, made her first appearance in our harbor yesterday and took on board a cargo of 20,000 bush. wheat for Kingston. The RUSSIAN was built at Oswego last spring, and is owned by the well known firm of Smith & Post of …A SPLENDID VESSEL. - The schooner RUSSIAN, of Oswego, made her first appearance in our harbor yesterday and took on board a cargo of 20,000 bush. wheat for Kingston. The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Courier, August 23, 1862GONE TO THE OCEAN. - The steamer MAPLE LEAF, which ran this season between Charlotte, Oswego, and Canadian ports, has been sold to Messrs. Long & Deland, of Boston, and by them chartered to the United States Government. She is now on her way to the ocean. Once down the …GONE TO THE OCEAN. - The steamer MAPLE LEAF, which ran this season between Charlotte, Oswego, and Canadian ports, has been sold to Messrs. Long & Deland, of Boston, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Courier, October 15, 1862A NEW VESSEL. - A very handsome little schooner, called the CIRCASSIAN, built by David Rogers of Alcott, N. Y. , for Smith & Post, of Oswego, arrived at this port on Saturday, from the Badger State Warehouse. The CIRCASSIAN is one of the best vessels, in point of build …A NEW VESSEL. - A very handsome little schooner, called the CIRCASSIAN, built by David Rogers of Alcott, N. Y. , for Smith & Post, of Oswego, arrived at this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launch at BrockvilleSt. Lawrence Republican, 25 Nov 1862 Launch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the yard of Messrs. Chaffrey Bros., Brockville, on Saturday last. She is the largest class built to pass through the locks. The launch was successful, and was witnessed by a very large number of spectators.St. Lawrence Republican, 25 Nov 1862 Launch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the yard of Messrs. Chaffrey Bros., Brockville, on Saturday last. She is the largest class built to pass through …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 6 Sep 1862A large floating elevator from Oswego, enroute to New York, was town into Kingborn's Wharf yesterday by the tug Bloore. It was once a government dredge in Oswego, and has since been changed into an elevator. It is the property of A.E. Masters Esq. of New York.A large floating elevator from Oswego, enroute to New York, was town into Kingborn's Wharf yesterday by the tug Bloore. It was once a government dredge in Oswego, and has …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), April 1, 1862Buffalo Creek is now clear of ice and an early resumption of lake navigation is confidently looked for. Lake Erie is also clear, and we understand that parties have been employed this week in cutting the ice out of Port Colborne harbor, in order to let the vessels that have …Buffalo Creek is now clear of ice and an early resumption of lake navigation is confidently looked for. Lake Erie is also clear, and we understand that parties have been …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), 3 Dec 1862The Grey Eagle of Oswego built in 1856. Her owner and master was J. S. Varney of Charlotte. She was 64 tons and 82 feet long.The Grey Eagle of Oswego built in 1856. Her owner and master was J. S. Varney of Charlotte. She was 64 tons and 82 feet long.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ogdensburgh Marine RailwaySt. Lawrence Republican, 2 Sep 1862 OGDENSBURGH MARINE RAILWAY HAVING PURCHASED THE PROPERTY KNOWN by the above name, I would respectfully inform those interested in vessels, that I am prepared to do the various kinds of Ship-wright work new and old, on reasonable and reasonable and satisfactory ...St. Lawrence Republican, 2 Sep 1862 OGDENSBURGH MARINE RAILWAY HAVING PURCHASED THE PROPERTY KNOWN by the above name, I would respectfully inform those interested in vessels, that I am prepared to do the various kinds of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- List of Vessels Laid Up at the Port of OswegoOswego 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), 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 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Martin Herrick's FateOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 31 Jul 1862 Martin Herrick's Fate ____ The Bottom Falling out of a Stone Scow Leaves Four Men Struggling in the Lake ____ About nine o'clock this morning the small stone scow "Tip-Top" started from Bundyville on the Oswego river, with stones for the new harbor ...Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 31 Jul 1862 Martin Herrick's Fate ____ The Bottom Falling out of a Stone Scow Leaves Four Men Struggling in the Lake ____ About nine o'clock this morning the small stone scow "Tip-Top" …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Elevating ExtraordinaryOswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 22 May 1862 Elevating Extraordinary. - Yesterday afternoon the Commercial (floating) Elevator accomplished a feat in elevating, we are informed, has never been equalled in this city. In one hour and fourteen minutes 7,100 bushels of corn were elevated from the schooner Sylph, and at the same time spouted into ...Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 22 May 1862 Elevating Extraordinary. - Yesterday afternoon the Commercial (floating) Elevator accomplished a feat in elevating, we are informed, has never been equalled in this city. In one hour and fourteen minutes …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- LaunchOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 6 May 1862 Launch. - According to previous announcement, the launch of the new vessel on the stocks at Miller's shipyard, came of promptly at 10:30 this forenoon. Every preliminary having been arranged, at the above hour the last blow was given ne cessary for her change of element, and the fine craft …Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 6 May 1862 Launch. - According to previous announcement, the launch of the new vessel on the stocks at Miller's shipyard, came of promptly at 10:30 this forenoon. Every preliminary having been arranged, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- An Exciting time at CharlotteOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Mar 1862 An Exciting time at Charlotte The steamer Maple Leaf and two Schooners Washed into the Open lake. Yesterday a dispatch was received in this city , urging the immediate departure of some of our tug-boats for Charlotte as the steamer Maple Leaf, with Capt. Westcott on board, ...Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Mar 1862 An Exciting time at Charlotte The steamer Maple Leaf and two Schooners Washed into the Open lake. Yesterday a dispatch was received in this city , urging the immediate departure …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Flood at Mud LockOswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 17 Mar 1862 The Flood at Mud Lock-- Mud lock (No.4) on the Oswego Canal, which is in process of rebuilding, is submerged by the high water which sets back into it from the Oswego river. The foundation of the new lock was completed and secured on Saturday night, and about one-third of …Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 17 Mar 1862 The Flood at Mud Lock-- Mud lock (No.4) on the Oswego Canal, which is in process of rebuilding, is submerged by the high water which sets back into it from …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Mud LockOswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Mar 1862 Mud lock. We are glad to learn from the Syracuse Standard that affairs at Mud Lock are not as bad condition as was supposed. The coffer dam is not materially injured by the pressure of water, but measures have been taken to strengthen the work. The whole labor of bailing …Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Mar 1862 Mud lock. We are glad to learn from the Syracuse Standard that affairs at Mud Lock are not as bad condition as was supposed. The coffer dam is not materially …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Condition of Mud LockOswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 20 Mar 1862 The Condition of Mud Lock-- The Syracuse Journal make a favorable report of the condition of Mud Lock. It says: A visit to Mud Lock yesterday afternoon showed us that the current reports of the condition of the work there were highly exaggerated. The flood was more severe in the …Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 20 Mar 1862 The Condition of Mud Lock-- The Syracuse Journal make a favorable report of the condition of Mud Lock. It says: A visit to Mud Lock yesterday afternoon showed us that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes