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- Year: 1875
- Death of Hiram Capron, Esq.
Hiram Capron died in 1872; his son died in 1875. The articles contained here appear to come from both years. The article about Napoleon III makes reference to his will, which dates it and the other articles from the same newspaper as having been written in 1873 or later. The … Hiram Capron died in 1872; his son died in 1875. The articles contained here appear to come from both years. The article about Napoleon III makes reference to his will, … - Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 5 May, 1875
THE EXCHANGE. - The party of wreckers who went down on the tug Winslow to Kelley's Island to raise this craft, got to work in earnest yesterday morning, with a fair prospect of success at present advices. They were obliged to suspend operation for a time on account of the … THE EXCHANGE. - The party of wreckers who went down on the tug Winslow to Kelley's Island to raise this craft, got to work in earnest yesterday morning, with a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 6 May, 1875 MORE PUMPS. - The tug Winslow, Capt. Danger, arrived up from Kelley's Island yesterday mooning, for two more steam pumps, making six in all, that she has taken to the wreck of the schooner Exchange at that point. Great difficulty was experienced by the wreckers in raising the vessel, ... MORE PUMPS. - The tug Winslow, Capt. Danger, arrived up from Kelley's Island yesterday mooning, for two more steam pumps, making six in all, that she has taken to the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 9 May, 1875 ABANDONED. - The tug Winslow arrived up yesterday from Kelley's Island. All efforts toward raising the Exchange have for the present been abandoned. The next attempt will probably be made with pontoons. A portion of the steam pumps were left at Cleveland, but most of them were brought ... ABANDONED. - The tug Winslow arrived up yesterday from Kelley's Island. All efforts toward raising the Exchange have for the present been abandoned. The next attempt will probably be made …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 17 Jul, 1875 FOR THE EXCHANGE. - The wrecking steamer Magnet arrived from Kelley's Island about two o'clock on Tuesday morning and took on board one of Capt. Grummond's steam pumps and again left for the wreck. This will make three pumps that are now at work on the Exchange, one of them … FOR THE EXCHANGE. - The wrecking steamer Magnet arrived from Kelley's Island about two o'clock on Tuesday morning and took on board one of Capt. Grummond's steam pumps and again …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 27 Sep, 1875 In my opinion this is a very fair assessment of the towbarge situation. Dozens of wooden vessels wrecked during the last half of the nineteenth century were reported to have been in appalling condition when examined. The 20-year-old SOPHIA SMITH (US#22271), ashore on Pte Aux Barques since Sep 9, was … In my opinion this is a very fair assessment of the towbarge situation. Dozens of wooden vessels wrecked during the last half of the nineteenth century were reported to have …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sat., Aug. 21, 1875
Narrow Escape. While three sailors on the schooner Elvina were slushing the foremast this morning the fore throat halliards, which were attached to the triangle on which they were seated, slipped from around a pin, precipitating the men to the deck, a distance of twenty feet. One ... Narrow Escape. While three sailors on the schooner Elvina were slushing the foremast this morning the fore throat halliards, which were attached to the triangle on which they were seated, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sept. 4. 1875 Conductor Dave Roberts, of the Oswego & Rome road, boarded the schooner Hartford yesterday afternoon with a number of men and hoisted every stitch of canvas in four minutes and forty-five seconds, while the vessel was being towed from the head of the island to the lighthouse. With such a … Conductor Dave Roberts, of the Oswego & Rome road, boarded the schooner Hartford yesterday afternoon with a number of men and hoisted every stitch of canvas in four minutes and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Friday, July 23, 1875 Along the Docks. The schooner L.D. Bullock is in Goble & Macfarlane's dry dock being caulked. Goble & Macfarlane have received ten of the straightest and prettiest masts we have seen in some time. The masts were cut in Canada, near Georgian Bay. The Ellsworth had a ... Along the Docks. The schooner L.D. Bullock is in Goble & Macfarlane's dry dock being caulked. Goble & Macfarlane have received ten of the straightest and prettiest masts we have …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Advertiser and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 20 Oct, 1875 The schooner Falcon, light, is reported ashore at St. Joseph, Mich. The extent of her damage, if any, is not known. The following is from the Chicago Times of the 18th inst.: The schooner Falcon, which left Michigan City, light, Wednesday afternoon, and while endeavoring to ... The schooner Falcon, light, is reported ashore at St. Joseph, Mich. The extent of her damage, if any, is not known. The following is from the Chicago Times of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), 3 Dec, 1875 A BOAT FOR WINTER NAVIGATION. - The following is a description of the proposed mail boat which is to this winter on the St. Lawrence River: "Length over all, 153 feet; breadth of beam, 23 feet, 8 inches; depth of hold, 16 feet. She has a very high rise of … A BOAT FOR WINTER NAVIGATION. - The following is a description of the proposed mail boat which is to this winter on the St. Lawrence River: "Length over all, 153 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), Wed. Nov. 10, 1875 A NEW PROPELLER. - The new propeller Oswego Belle was launched at Lock No. 5, Welland Canal, on Tuesday. The dimensions of the vessel are as follows: Length, 144 feet; breadth of beam, 26 feet 3 inches; depth of hold, 9 feet. The arrangement of the machinery is such that … A NEW PROPELLER. - The new propeller Oswego Belle was launched at Lock No. 5, Welland Canal, on Tuesday. The dimensions of the vessel are as follows: Length, 144 feet; …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ahnapee Record (Algoma, WI), Thursday, Sept. 30, 1875, page 8 Column 1 Column 1Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ahnapee Record (Algoma, WI), Thursday, 14 Oct 1875, page 8 Column 2 Column 2Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ahnapee Record (Algoma, WI), Thursday, 21 Oct 1875, page 8 Column 1 Column 1Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ahnapee Record (Algoma, WI), Thursday, 18 Nov. 1875, page 8 Column 1 Column 1Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Thurs. July 15, 1875 There was an Oswego tugboat named for this man called the "Nate Robins." There was an Oswego tugboat named for this man called the "Nate Robins."Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Monday, Dec. 6, 1875 Crew of the Jenkins We learn from the crews of the vessels which arrived from Port Dalhousie this morning that the crew of the schooner I.G. Jenkins consisted of the following persons: Captain John Brown; first mate, Samuel Mcdonald; second mate, John Smith; seamen William Bosner, ... Crew of the Jenkins We learn from the crews of the vessels which arrived from Port Dalhousie this morning that the crew of the schooner I.G. Jenkins consisted of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Joseph Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 1 May 1875 Frank Granke's last name was spelled Groenke. Joseph Klamfoot's name is usually spelled Clamfoot or Clamfort. Frank Granke's last name was spelled Groenke. Joseph Klamfoot's name is usually spelled Clamfoot or Clamfort.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Saint Joseph Traveler-Herald (St. Joseph, MI), November 27, 1875 Presumably, this is a different vessel than the "Chenago" that is listed in this page, being built 1887. The date of the Lake Superior wreck was November 20, 1875. Presumably, this is a different vessel than the "Chenago" that is listed in this page, being built 1887. The date of the Lake Superior wreck was November 20, 1875.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
