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- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), May 2, 1883The inhabitants of Mackinac are losing sleep over the fear that the Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company will spell the name of its new steamer with a final "W." They insist on having it end up with a "C."The inhabitants of Mackinac are losing sleep over the fear that the Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company will spell the name of its new steamer with a final "W." …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), May 12, 1883MACKINAC OR MACKINAW The good people of Mackinac became considerably worked up when it was intimated that a fine passenger steamer was to be named after their picturesque island, and the fear that the name would not be spelled properly worked on them to such an extent that the ...MACKINAC OR MACKINAW The good people of Mackinac became considerably worked up when it was intimated that a fine passenger steamer was to be named after their picturesque island, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat., Apr. 21, 1883MILWAUKEE NOTES Steam was raised on the steam barge C. H. Starke, Wednesday evening, for the purpose of testing the new compound engine built for her during the winter by James Sheriffs. Everything was in readiness for the trial at 9 o'clock. A little later Mr. Sheriffs opened the ...MILWAUKEE NOTES Steam was raised on the steam barge C. H. Starke, Wednesday evening, for the purpose of testing the new compound engine built for her during the winter by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), May 5, 1883SMALL-POX, VACCINATION AND INFECTED BEDDING A circular of importance to mariners, bearing upon the subject of small-pox and the mode of preventing the disease, has been issued from the treasury department and reads as follows: 1. The boards of health of several cities along ...SMALL-POX, VACCINATION AND INFECTED BEDDING A circular of importance to mariners, bearing upon the subject of small-pox and the mode of preventing the disease, has been issued from the treasury …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 11, 1883Evansville is on the Ohio River near the extreme southern point of Indiana.Evansville is on the Ohio River near the extreme southern point of Indiana.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), April 18, 1883There are 437 vessels of all types in port at Chicago.There are 437 vessels of all types in port at Chicago.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Aug 11, 1883One of the divers at the sunken schooner Sam Cooke (near Brockville, Ont., St. Lawrence R.) related that in raising a pile of lumber he disturbed some of the boards and immediately was surrounded by myriads of eels. He said they swam around and against him, and did not exhibit …One of the divers at the sunken schooner Sam Cooke (near Brockville, Ont., St. Lawrence R.) related that in raising a pile of lumber he disturbed some of the boards …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Apr. 18, 1883THE BOWSPRIT BUSINESS The department of railways and canals of the Canadian government has issued a notice to vessel owners in reference to fixed bowsprits of vessels passing through the Welland Canal, by which it will be seen that although the restriction as to movable bowsprits ...THE BOWSPRIT BUSINESS The department of railways and canals of the Canadian government has issued a notice to vessel owners in reference to fixed bowsprits of vessels passing through the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), June 19, 1883When I saw this article with figures on Canadian registries I was rather excited (I know, I need a life!), because accountings of Canadian registries seem so rare. Also, I felt this was a near-perfect opportunity to compare the insurance lists with the govenmentment records, since I have a copy …When I saw this article with figures on Canadian registries I was rather excited (I know, I need a life!), because accountings of Canadian registries seem so rare. Also, I …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Aug. 6, 1883The SUPERIOR was wrecked in a storm on Oct 30, 1856, with the loss of over 35 lives. The wreck is located in shallow water in the Alger Underwater Preserve and is visited by divers very frequently. Any coinage that was on her has either long since been removed or …The SUPERIOR was wrecked in a storm on Oct 30, 1856, with the loss of over 35 lives. The wreck is located in shallow water in the Alger Underwater Preserve …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), June 4, 1883THE WRECKING TUG MICHIGAN The Canadian wrecking tug Prince Alfred, which is now the property of the International Wrecking and Transportation company, has been largely repaired during the winter and spring, and is so far a new boat that it was thought best to give her a new name. ...THE WRECKING TUG MICHIGAN The Canadian wrecking tug Prince Alfred, which is now the property of the International Wrecking and Transportation company, has been largely repaired during the winter and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), June 14, 1883MICHIGAN/PRINCE ALFRED/MICHIGAN (C#7406) had been sailed by Capt. Laframboise and had done some significant wrecking for all of the spring of 1883 before being renamed. She had had an interesting career. Built in 1859 for the Grand Trunk Railway by Robert Steed at Sarnia, Ont., the 275 ton steamer was …MICHIGAN/PRINCE ALFRED/MICHIGAN (C#7406) had been sailed by Capt. Laframboise and had done some significant wrecking for all of the spring of 1883 before being renamed. She had had an interesting …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), May 17, 1883Grummond's steam barge WESTFORD (#80068) was recovered.Grummond's steam barge WESTFORD (#80068) was recovered.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Aug 10, 1883Kingston News: Capt. Connors of the schooner Watertown was noticed smoking an excellent cigar this morning and on being asked how it came into his posession he told the following little story: After he discharged a cargo of stone at Chicago he was paid $40 too much for freight. He …Kingston News: Capt. Connors of the schooner Watertown was noticed smoking an excellent cigar this morning and on being asked how it came into his posession he told the following …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Thur., July 19, 1883The Sheboygan Times of Saturday says: "The schooner Glad Tidings came in to port from Manitowoc. This is Capt. Bundy, the sailor preacher's new schooner, and the third and largest built for him within a few years. She is just from the hands of the carpenters in Manitowoc, and is …The Sheboygan Times of Saturday says: "The schooner Glad Tidings came in to port from Manitowoc. This is Capt. Bundy, the sailor preacher's new schooner, and the third and largest …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Apr. 28, 1883TUG OF WAR ON A TUG Almost the sole topic of conversation in marine circles yesterday was the escapade of Capt. James F. Bowen, master of the tug R. K. Hawley of Fairport, in running off with a Vermillion constable. The origin of the affair dates back to 1880, when …TUG OF WAR ON A TUG Almost the sole topic of conversation in marine circles yesterday was the escapade of Capt. James F. Bowen, master of the tug R. K. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 7, 1883Though this article is one of those typical dry-as-dust "new boat" descriptions, I include it because it is a fairly comprehensive description of a vanished breed that was once a significant part of Lakes commerce - the wooden package freighter. The WALTER L. FROST served her various owners well and …Though this article is one of those typical dry-as-dust "new boat" descriptions, I include it because it is a fairly comprehensive description of a vanished breed that was once a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), June 5, 1883Ash was apparently an extremely hardy young soul, setting out after spending a wild night drifting in the lake in a gale and hiking to Port Huron - a distance of 30 miles!Ash was apparently an extremely hardy young soul, setting out after spending a wild night drifting in the lake in a gale and hiking to Port Huron - a distance …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 6 Oct, 18831883 turned out to be the most destructive year in lake history, in terms of numbers of losses, with over a hundred major accidents or losses in October and November alone.1883 turned out to be the most destructive year in lake history, in terms of numbers of losses, with over a hundred major accidents or losses in October and November …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 8 Oct, 1883*tierces - half barrels **brawn - a pork product similar to head cheese*tierces - half barrels **brawn - a pork product similar to head cheeseMaritime History of the Great Lakes