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- Daily British Whig (Kingston, ON), 1 May 1879p.2 Boats Cheap - Giving Up Business & Selling Out - J. Sharman, Boat Builder, Barriefield. p.3 MARINE NOTES The B.W. Folger has arrived from Charlotte with a load of coal. The mail boat Algerian started for Hamilton ...p.2 Boats Cheap - Giving Up Business & Selling Out - J. Sharman, Boat Builder, Barriefield. p.3 MARINE NOTES The B.W. Folger has arrived from Charlotte with a load of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 2 May 1879p.3 Royal Mail Line - The steamer Algerian went west last evening at 5:30, but the lake was so rough that she returned to port, leaving at 8:30 for Hamilton, whence she leaves on her first trip downwards today. Tomorrow the Spartan will go up the lake, commanded as she …p.3 Royal Mail Line - The steamer Algerian went west last evening at 5:30, but the lake was so rough that she returned to port, leaving at 8:30 for Hamilton, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 3 May 1879p.3 MARINE NOTES Freight on grain to Oswego from Kingston 1 1/2 cents. The steamer Spartan leaves this evening for Hamilton. Capt. C.J. Hinckley is in command of the Maud this year. The propeller Shickluna, from Toronto, passed down ...p.3 MARINE NOTES Freight on grain to Oswego from Kingston 1 1/2 cents. The steamer Spartan leaves this evening for Hamilton. Capt. C.J. Hinckley is in command of the Maud …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 5 May 1879p.3 The Sailors' Union - The Garden Island sailors having broken the rules of the Union, a meeting of the latter took place this morning, at which the Garden Islanders were blackballed, and information of the fact telegraphed to all shipping points. MARINE ...p.3 The Sailors' Union - The Garden Island sailors having broken the rules of the Union, a meeting of the latter took place this morning, at which the Garden Islanders …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 6 May 1879p.2 ad - Cape Vincent, Gananoque, Garden Island and Wolfe Island Steamboat Route - steamers Maud, Pierrepont and Geneva - new schedule. May 5th p.3 MARINE The lake today was very rough. Several vessels ran into the harbour for ...p.2 ad - Cape Vincent, Gananoque, Garden Island and Wolfe Island Steamboat Route - steamers Maud, Pierrepont and Geneva - new schedule. May 5th p.3 MARINE The lake today was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 7 May 1879p.2 Welland Canal - Port Dalhousie, May 6th - Arrived: Schooners Trinidad, Jessie H. Breck, Ellsworth, Lady Macdonald, Westside, Nellie Wilder. The Jessie H. Breck is to go on the dock for repairs. Moderate westerly winds. Port Colborne, May 6th - The steambarge George ...p.2 Welland Canal - Port Dalhousie, May 6th - Arrived: Schooners Trinidad, Jessie H. Breck, Ellsworth, Lady Macdonald, Westside, Nellie Wilder. The Jessie H. Breck is to go on the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 8 May 1879p.2 News of the Day - A tidal wave, five feet high, has lately been observed in Lake Erie. The lake was almost calm. Such phenomena have before occurred both on Lake Erie and the other great lakes. No satisfactory explanation. WELLAND CANALp.2 News of the Day - A tidal wave, five feet high, has lately been observed in Lake Erie. The lake was almost calm. Such phenomena have before occurred both …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 9 May 1879
p.3 Reform Association - (part) Regret was expressed at the departure for the summer months of Mr. J.D. Thompson, who goes to Montreal as the manager at that port of the forwarding business of A. Gunn & Co. His service in past elections was duly acknowledged.p.3 Reform Association - (part) Regret was expressed at the departure for the summer months of Mr. J.D. Thompson, who goes to Montreal as the manager at that port of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 10 May 1879
p.3 Life Boat - McKelvey & Birch shipped a life-boat today for the Waubushene Lumbering Company, of Collingwood. It is made wholly of galvanized iron, and will weather all gales. MARINE Mr. Fairburn's yacht Mocking Bird, of Brockville, arrived here ...p.3 Life Boat - McKelvey & Birch shipped a life-boat today for the Waubushene Lumbering Company, of Collingwood. It is made wholly of galvanized iron, and will weather all gales. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 12 May 1879
p.3 Buoys Missing - Mr. A. Smyth, Harbor Master, informs us that about eight or nine of the buoys have been carried away by the ice, and that they will have to be replaced at once. Mr. Smyth says he will endeavor to have the Government supply them, and if …p.3 Buoys Missing - Mr. A. Smyth, Harbor Master, informs us that about eight or nine of the buoys have been carried away by the ice, and that they will …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 13 May 1879
p.2 MARINE The Fellowcraft, which was ashore near South Bay Point, was pulled off, and came into port last night. She was not damaged much. Swift's Wharf - The str. Spartan, from Hamilton, and Africa, from Toledo, passed down; the Scotia left for ...p.2 MARINE The Fellowcraft, which was ashore near South Bay Point, was pulled off, and came into port last night. She was not damaged much. Swift's Wharf - The str. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 14 May 1879
p.2 Spring Assizes - Keys vs Dawson - The plaintiff, Keys, was employed by Dawson as master of the ship R.H. Gaskin during two seasons. During the last season the vessel was laid up for a considerable time in consequence of dull times. The action is for a balance of …p.2 Spring Assizes - Keys vs Dawson - The plaintiff, Keys, was employed by Dawson as master of the ship R.H. Gaskin during two seasons. During the last season the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 15 May 1879
p.2 THE NEW BARRIEFIELD BOAT To the Editor of the British Whig; Sir - As builder of the small yacht referred to in Monday's issue, I would ask you to insert the following remarks: The style, though it may appear "peculiar" in this country, ...p.2 THE NEW BARRIEFIELD BOAT To the Editor of the British Whig; Sir - As builder of the small yacht referred to in Monday's issue, I would ask you to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 16 May 1879
p.3 Up the Bay - Trenton does more business in navigation than Belleville or any other bay port. Captains Porte and Anderson have named their new ferry steamer the Mary Ethel. Captain Cuthbert is building at Trenton a steam yacht for Mr. Noble, of Richibucto, N.B., for the salmon ...p.3 Up the Bay - Trenton does more business in navigation than Belleville or any other bay port. Captains Porte and Anderson have named their new ferry steamer the Mary …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 17 May 1879
p.3 K. & M. F. Co. - Mr. J.D. Thompson has settled in Montreal as the agent or manager at that point of the business of the Kingston and Montreal Forwarding Company, of which Mr. A. Gunn, M.P. is the President. Mr. Thompson will be missed for a time, until …p.3 K. & M. F. Co. - Mr. J.D. Thompson has settled in Montreal as the agent or manager at that point of the business of the Kingston and Montreal …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 19 May 1879
p.3 MARINE The Reports of Harbor Movements. Montreal Transportation Co. - Arrivals: Prop. Clinton, Milwaukee, 19,000 wheat; tug Active with seven barges from Montreal. Gunn's Wharf - Arrivals: Steambarge Nile, Rideau Canal, ...p.3 MARINE The Reports of Harbor Movements. Montreal Transportation Co. - Arrivals: Prop. Clinton, Milwaukee, 19,000 wheat; tug Active with seven barges from Montreal. Gunn's Wharf - Arrivals: Steambarge Nile, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 20 May 1879
p.2 MARINE The schooner Rathbun, of Napanee, takes ties from Kingsville for Buffalo. Gunn's Wharf - The Bangalore was towed down to Prescott to discharge corn. The schooner Fanny Campbell is chartered to carry crude oil, in bulk, from Sarnia ...p.2 MARINE The schooner Rathbun, of Napanee, takes ties from Kingsville for Buffalo. Gunn's Wharf - The Bangalore was towed down to Prescott to discharge corn. The schooner Fanny Campbell …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 21 May 1879
p.3 MARINE St. L. & C. Co. - Arrivals: Schrs. M.L. Breck, Toledo, 16,000 bush corn; Richardson, Toronto, 4,000 bush wheat; Twilight, Toronto, 12,000 bush wheat; Belle, Hamilton, 6,807 bush wheat. M.T. Co. - Arrivals: Schr. Maggie McRae, 21,500 ...p.3 MARINE St. L. & C. Co. - Arrivals: Schrs. M.L. Breck, Toledo, 16,000 bush corn; Richardson, Toronto, 4,000 bush wheat; Twilight, Toronto, 12,000 bush wheat; Belle, Hamilton, 6,807 bush …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 22 May 1879
p.3 Welland Canal Investigation - Mr. E.V. Bodwell, a former member of the House of Commons, and latterly Superintendent of the Welland Canal, has been suspended, together with several of his assistants, as a result of an investigation which has for some time been going on. ...p.3 Welland Canal Investigation - Mr. E.V. Bodwell, a former member of the House of Commons, and latterly Superintendent of the Welland Canal, has been suspended, together with several of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 23 May 1879
p.3 The Fish Robbery - continues at Narrows. Trial Trip - H.C. Rothwell's new boat, which he has christened the Princess Louise, after Her Royal Highness, made her trial trip yesterday. She had her boiler and engine put in at the foundry of Messrs. Davidson & Doran. She ...p.3 The Fish Robbery - continues at Narrows. Trial Trip - H.C. Rothwell's new boat, which he has christened the Princess Louise, after Her Royal Highness, made her trial trip …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - British Whig (Kingston, ON), 9 May 1879