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- Year: 1892
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 18 Jan 1892
p.1 Incidents of the Day - This morning there was much activity in the shipyard at Portsmouth, owned by the K. & M. F. Company. Over 100 men began the work of repairing the company's barges. The str. Pierrepont was unable to leave Folger's wharf this ... p.1 Incidents of the Day - This morning there was much activity in the shipyard at Portsmouth, owned by the K. & M. F. Company. Over 100 men began the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - British Whig (Kingston, ON), 21 Jan 1892 nil Jan. 22, 1892 p.1 Will Test the Engines - Thomas P. Thompson, chief engineer for the R. & O. navigation company, arrived in the city yesterday afternoon and will superintend the testing of the new compound engine of the steamer Corsican. The ice was cut from ... nil Jan. 22, 1892 p.1 Will Test the Engines - Thomas P. Thompson, chief engineer for the R. & O. navigation company, arrived in the city yesterday afternoon and will …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 25 Jan 1892 p.1 Incidents of the Day - Capt. Davis, of the steamer Antelope, is very ill at Gananoque. Capt. Vanalstine will convert the steambarge Saxon into a passenger boat. Jan. 26, 1892 p.1 W. Hazlett, who has been seven years in the employ of the M.T. ... p.1 Incidents of the Day - Capt. Davis, of the steamer Antelope, is very ill at Gananoque. Capt. Vanalstine will convert the steambarge Saxon into a passenger boat. Jan. 26, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 2 Feb 1892 p.1 THE ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report of the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company - (part) "Encouraged by the satisfactory results of the past season's business, and looking forward to continued increase, owing to the leasing of the Rome, ... p.1 THE ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report of the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company - (part) "Encouraged by the satisfactory results of the past season's business, and looking forward to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 5 Feb 1892 p.4 At the meeting of the Canadian marine engineers' association, yesterday, a communication was read from the pilots and captains concerned in the proposed Soulanges canal strongly condemning the project. Feb. 6, 1892 p.1 Canadian Fish - cases of ... p.4 At the meeting of the Canadian marine engineers' association, yesterday, a communication was read from the pilots and captains concerned in the proposed Soulanges canal strongly condemning the project. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 8 Feb 1892 p.1 Must Take Back Water - information about yacht Where Now is wrong. General Paragraphs - The seven mariners who tried for masters' papers, before Capt. T. Donnelly, have been successful. The famous yacht Iolanthe is to be rebuilt by A.G. Cuthbert, Trenton, and some ... p.1 Must Take Back Water - information about yacht Where Now is wrong. General Paragraphs - The seven mariners who tried for masters' papers, before Capt. T. Donnelly, have been …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 10 Feb 1892 p.1 A Lighthouse Wanted - J.P. Wood, M.P., has urged the erection of a lighthouse on a dangerous shoal between Brockville and Cole's Shoal light. During the past season there were only five feet of water on the shoal in place of nine feet as in previous years, and many … p.1 A Lighthouse Wanted - J.P. Wood, M.P., has urged the erection of a lighthouse on a dangerous shoal between Brockville and Cole's Shoal light. During the past season there …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 13 Feb 1892 p.1 Will Employ Men - Hugh Ryan, who purchased the schooners Bangalore and Hyderabad, at Portsmouth, will employ a large gang of men in converting them into barges. The work will be commenced next week. Incidents of the Day - The whaleback Charles Wetmore has been purchased ... p.1 Will Employ Men - Hugh Ryan, who purchased the schooners Bangalore and Hyderabad, at Portsmouth, will employ a large gang of men in converting them into barges. The work …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 19 Feb 1892 p.1 News In Small Lots - Capt. Simmonds has been appointed master of the new barge Ceylon, owned by Calvin & Co. Between forty and fifty men are employed repairing barges for the Kingston and Montreal forwarding company. Capt. H. Brooks, Port Dalhousie, arrived in ... p.1 News In Small Lots - Capt. Simmonds has been appointed master of the new barge Ceylon, owned by Calvin & Co. Between forty and fifty men are employed repairing …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 22 Feb 1892 nil Feb. 23, 1892 p.1 The Sloop Idlewild Sold - Capt. A. Rocheford, of this city, has purchased the sloop Idlewild from Capt. H. La Roche, Wolfe Island, for $525. General Paragraphs - Capt. Allan says that if O'Brien's wharf at Howe Island is not repaired the ... nil Feb. 23, 1892 p.1 The Sloop Idlewild Sold - Capt. A. Rocheford, of this city, has purchased the sloop Idlewild from Capt. H. La Roche, Wolfe Island, for $525. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 25 Feb 1892 p.1 General Paragraphs - The Donnelly Salvage & Wrecking Co. will inspect the water pipes for the city of Brockville before they are laid. There are 700 feet of pipe. The hull of the new steamer being built for the Richelieu & Ontario navigation company is nearly ... p.1 General Paragraphs - The Donnelly Salvage & Wrecking Co. will inspect the water pipes for the city of Brockville before they are laid. There are 700 feet of pipe. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 1 Mar 1892 p.1 News In Small Lots - Capt. P. Kerwin, Port Huron, has sold the schr. Sligo to the Thompson lumber company, Windsor. The prop. Canada has been sold by Capt. Fairgraves, Hamilton, to John Nesbit, and will be used for towing coal barges from Toledo to Point Edward. March ... p.1 News In Small Lots - Capt. P. Kerwin, Port Huron, has sold the schr. Sligo to the Thompson lumber company, Windsor. The prop. Canada has been sold by Capt. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 3 Mar 1892 p.1 To Raise the Wrecked Rothesay - The Donnelly wrecking company, Kingston, which has purchased the sunken steamer Rothesay, as she lies on the river bottom near Prescott, has made all arrangements to raise the famous old craft, and will commence operations in a few weeks. The ... p.1 To Raise the Wrecked Rothesay - The Donnelly wrecking company, Kingston, which has purchased the sunken steamer Rothesay, as she lies on the river bottom near Prescott, has made …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 4 Mar 1892 p.1 An Eventful Career - Capt. James Fleming, of the schr. Glenora, can tell some very interesting yarns of his experiences on the water. He launched out as a sailor when but 11 years of age, and can relate thrilling adventures before the mast in the West Indies. When he … p.1 An Eventful Career - Capt. James Fleming, of the schr. Glenora, can tell some very interesting yarns of his experiences on the water. He launched out as a sailor …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 7 Mar 1892 p.1 Incidents of the Day - Herbert Parsons, son of Capt. Joseph Parsons, Kingston, is paying a short visit to his aunt, Mrs. Sweeten, Toronto, on his way to Port Colborne to superintend the fitting out of his father's vessel, the Queen of the Lakes. MARINE ... p.1 Incidents of the Day - Herbert Parsons, son of Capt. Joseph Parsons, Kingston, is paying a short visit to his aunt, Mrs. Sweeten, Toronto, on his way to Port …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 10 Mar 1892 p.1 MARINE INTELLIGENCE. An early opening of navigation is looked forward to. A new mast is being stepped in the schr. White Oak. A high pressure cylinder is being placed in the tug Thompson. J. Taylor has been engaged as first ... p.1 MARINE INTELLIGENCE. An early opening of navigation is looked forward to. A new mast is being stepped in the schr. White Oak. A high pressure cylinder is being placed …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 14 Mar 1892 p.1 The Sailor's Friend - Rev. Mr. Potter engaged in sailors mission work under the Upper Canada tract society, his district lying between Hamilton and Cornwall, including Ogdensburg. What Is James H. Doing - From present indications it would look as if the dry dock was to ... p.1 The Sailor's Friend - Rev. Mr. Potter engaged in sailors mission work under the Upper Canada tract society, his district lying between Hamilton and Cornwall, including Ogdensburg. What Is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 17 Mar 1892 p.1 MARINE INTELLIGENCE. The str. Jessie Bain will receive a new wheel. The tug Active will be dry docked this spring. The str. Islander will receive a general overhauling in the spring. The barge Craftsman will have repairs done to ... p.1 MARINE INTELLIGENCE. The str. Jessie Bain will receive a new wheel. The tug Active will be dry docked this spring. The str. Islander will receive a general overhauling in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 19 Mar 1892 p.1 MARINE INTELLIGENCE. Forty men are engaged repairing a barge for C.F. Gildersleeve at Davis' dry-dock. The longshoremen's union, of Oswego, has adopted the same schedule of prices as 1891 at a meeting held March 3rd. John T. Mott, ... p.1 MARINE INTELLIGENCE. Forty men are engaged repairing a barge for C.F. Gildersleeve at Davis' dry-dock. The longshoremen's union, of Oswego, has adopted the same schedule of prices as 1891 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 21 Mar 1892 p.1 General Paragraphs - The str. Hero is receiving new guards, bridge trees and wheels. March 22, 1892 p.1 Across The Border - Cape Vincent, March 22nd - The scow Carleton, owned by Brewster & Marks, is being thoroughly repaired.....Capt. A. ... p.1 General Paragraphs - The str. Hero is receiving new guards, bridge trees and wheels. March 22, 1892 p.1 Across The Border - Cape Vincent, March 22nd - The scow …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
