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- Brockville on New RouteGlobe (Toronto, ON), 19 Jun 1908 Brockville on New Route Trenton, June 18.--It is stated here that Captain Christie of Deseronto has purchased the steamer Brockville, the price paid being in the vicinity of $10,000. This vessel will ply on the route on Bay of Quinte waters formerly taken by the steamer Ella Ross, ...Globe (Toronto, ON), 19 Jun 1908 Brockville on New Route Trenton, June 18.--It is stated here that Captain Christie of Deseronto has purchased the steamer Brockville, the price paid being in the vicinity of $10,000. This …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, NY), August 12, 1908SMALL TITANIA RAMMED BIG STEAMER KINGSTON, -- SANK IN TWO MINUTES Accident in Charlotte harbor, Lake Ontario, Through Heroic Work of rescuers, Probable Free From Fatalities. ROCHESTER, N. Y., Aug. 12. -- With decks crowded with passengers the large steamer KINGSTON of ...SMALL TITANIA RAMMED BIG STEAMER KINGSTON, -- SANK IN TWO MINUTES Accident in Charlotte harbor, Lake Ontario, Through Heroic Work of rescuers, Probable Free From Fatalities. ROCHESTER, N. Y., Aug. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, NY), September 2, 1908Tonawanda, Sept. 2. -- The steamer Charles Fix with two canal boats in tow as lighters has left Tonawanda for Charlotte via the Welland canal to raise the TITANIA, the steamer recently sunk by a collision with the steamer KINGSTON. Fix Brothers, owners of the TITANIA, have libeled the ...Tonawanda, Sept. 2. -- The steamer Charles Fix with two canal boats in tow as lighters has left Tonawanda for Charlotte via the Welland canal to raise the TITANIA, the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, NY), September 4, 1908RECKLESS AND UNSKILLFUL NAVIGATION THE CAUSE. Capt. Frederick L. R. Pope and Joseph G. Schumacher of the united States Steamboat Inspection service in this district have completed their investigation of the collision of the steamers TITANIA and KINGSTON in Charlotte harbor, ...RECKLESS AND UNSKILLFUL NAVIGATION THE CAUSE. Capt. Frederick L. R. Pope and Joseph G. Schumacher of the united States Steamboat Inspection service in this district have completed their investigation of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, NY), November 19, 1908The tug CLARENCE FIX attempted to tow the hulk of the steamer TITANIA from Charlotte yesterday, but broke away in the strong northwester and returned to Charlotte. The TITANIA is owned by the Fix Brothers of Buffalo and was sunk in August at the entrance to Charlotte Harbor. ...The tug CLARENCE FIX attempted to tow the hulk of the steamer TITANIA from Charlotte yesterday, but broke away in the strong northwester and returned to Charlotte. The TITANIA is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, NY), November 20, 1908STEAMER TITANIA LIES IN 60 FEET OF WATER. The hulk of the steamer TITANIA, owned by Fix Brothers of Buffalo lies in 60 feet of water off the Devil's Nose, Lake Ontario. She broke away from the CLARENCE FIX on Wednesday and foundered. It is said there is not even …STEAMER TITANIA LIES IN 60 FEET OF WATER. The hulk of the steamer TITANIA, owned by Fix Brothers of Buffalo lies in 60 feet of water off the Devil's Nose, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, NY), July 8, 1908SCHOONER ASHORE. Watertown, July 8. -- A Canadian schooner, name unknown, was blown ashore near Sackets Harbor last night in the gale that raged on Lake Ontario and is rapidly going to pieces. The life-saving crew from Big Sandy has been summoned. ...SCHOONER ASHORE. Watertown, July 8. -- A Canadian schooner, name unknown, was blown ashore near Sackets Harbor last night in the gale that raged on Lake Ontario and is rapidly …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, NY), July 9, 1908THE JAMES G. BLAINE A TOTAL LOSS. Oswego, July 9. -- The barge JAMES G. BLAINE parted a tow line in the heavy sea yesterday and grounded east of the harbor. The BLAINE is breaking up and vessel and cargo will be a total loss. The BLAINE was formerly the …THE JAMES G. BLAINE A TOTAL LOSS. Oswego, July 9. -- The barge JAMES G. BLAINE parted a tow line in the heavy sea yesterday and grounded east of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, NY), October 28, 1908Kingston, Ont., Oct. 28. -- The steam barge FRED MERCUR, loaded with coal, from Oswego, has gone ashore near Cape Vincent in a fog. She belongs to the Hall Company of new York. The steamer CITY OF NEW YORK, is ashore near Hallidays Point, eight miles down the river, on …Kingston, Ont., Oct. 28. -- The steam barge FRED MERCUR, loaded with coal, from Oswego, has gone ashore near Cape Vincent in a fog. She belongs to the Hall Company …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 19 Jun 1908p.1 Troops By Boat - Hamilton, June 19th - Inland Navigation Co. will carry troops to Quebec on steamers Dundee, Dunelin, Glenellah and Doric. p.8 MARINE NEWS. The tug Proctor arrived to tow the schooner Blain (Blaine?) to ...p.1 Troops By Boat - Hamilton, June 19th - Inland Navigation Co. will carry troops to Quebec on steamers Dundee, Dunelin, Glenellah and Doric. p.8 MARINE NEWS. The tug Proctor …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 20 Jun 1908p.2 THE ARGYLE'S FATE Well Known Lake Boat Must Be Sold. [Toronto Globe] Justice Teetzel, on Thursday, made a final winding up order in the case of the Lake Ontario Navigation company that will be followed by ...p.2 THE ARGYLE'S FATE Well Known Lake Boat Must Be Sold. [Toronto Globe] Justice Teetzel, on Thursday, made a final winding up order in the case of the Lake Ontario …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 22 Jun 1908p.2 ARUNDELL ABANDONED Attempt to Release Her Failed. The steamer Arundell, which ran on a shoal in the narrow channel between Thousand Island Park and Fine View, has been abandoned, and handed by the owners to the underwriters. The ...p.2 ARUNDELL ABANDONED Attempt to Release Her Failed. The steamer Arundell, which ran on a shoal in the narrow channel between Thousand Island Park and Fine View, has been abandoned, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 23 Jun 1908p.2 Arm Was Broken - A sailor on the barge Ceylon, known as "Curly" Davidson, fell into the hold of the boat this morning, and had his left arm broken. He was conveyed to the city, and had the injured member set. Much Damage Done - thunder and lightning storm …p.2 Arm Was Broken - A sailor on the barge Ceylon, known as "Curly" Davidson, fell into the hold of the boat this morning, and had his left arm broken. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 24 Jun 1908p.2 IS AT OGDENSBURG Hard Task To Release The Steamer. The steamer City of Montreal, which went aground at Farran's Point, has been taken to Ogdensburg to undergo repairs. She was taken there on account of the government dry dock in ...p.2 IS AT OGDENSBURG Hard Task To Release The Steamer. The steamer City of Montreal, which went aground at Farran's Point, has been taken to Ogdensburg to undergo repairs. She …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 25 Jun 1908p.8 MEN AFTER WORK Want To Get Jobs On Lake Vessels. That there are plenty of men out of work is shown by the fact that every boat coming in the harbor is visited by unemployed. "We have men coming on board looking for work at ...p.8 MEN AFTER WORK Want To Get Jobs On Lake Vessels. That there are plenty of men out of work is shown by the fact that every boat coming in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 26 Jun 1908p.2 Pontoons To Be Employed - The steamer Arundell, now on a shoal near Thousand Island Park, has been surrendered to the insurance companies, which have sent to Detroit for wrecking apparatus to float the big boat with pontoons. The work will begin Thursday. Previous efforts to ...p.2 Pontoons To Be Employed - The steamer Arundell, now on a shoal near Thousand Island Park, has been surrendered to the insurance companies, which have sent to Detroit for …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 27 Jun 1908p.3 PUBLIC AUCTION. The undersigned have received instructions from the Court to offer for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION at their warerooms, Wellington Street West, Toronto, on Saturday, July 11th, at 11 o'clock a.m.p.3 PUBLIC AUCTION. The undersigned have received instructions from the Court to offer for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION at their warerooms, Wellington Street West, Toronto, on Saturday, July 11th, at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 29 Jun 1908
p.1 Backed Out - And Struck A Steamer Going Westward - steamer Caspian, Capt. D. Mills, was backed into by yacht Magedona, owned by Fulford of Brockville; Caspian was immediately put in government drydock and repairs were made all night and the next day.p.1 Backed Out - And Struck A Steamer Going Westward - steamer Caspian, Capt. D. Mills, was backed into by yacht Magedona, owned by Fulford of Brockville; Caspian was immediately …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 30 Jun 1908
p.1 ARUNDELL RELEASED By Donnelly Wrecking Company. The steamer Arundell, which ran on a shoal below Thousand Island Park, on the St. Lawrence, on Thursday morning, the 18th, was released early Monday afternoon by the Donnelly ...p.1 ARUNDELL RELEASED By Donnelly Wrecking Company. The steamer Arundell, which ran on a shoal below Thousand Island Park, on the St. Lawrence, on Thursday morning, the 18th, was released …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- British Whig (Kingston, ON), 1 Jul 1908
not published July 2, 1908 p.1 The American fishing tug R.T. Roy, of Alpena, Mich., seized by Canadian officers, grounded on Fox Island reef and escaped. p.5 Steamer Dragged Through - Ottawa, July 2nd - One of the results of the collapse of the ...not published July 2, 1908 p.1 The American fishing tug R.T. Roy, of Alpena, Mich., seized by Canadian officers, grounded on Fox Island reef and escaped. p.5 Steamer Dragged Through …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - British Whig (Kingston, ON), 29 Jun 1908