Results
We found 2673 matching items.
Groups: Detroit and Michigan newspapers- Groups: Chicago Times-Herald
- Groups: Canadian Marine News
- Chicago Times-Herald (Chicago, IL), October 20, 1900
SCHOONER G. G. HOUGHTON ASHORE. The schooner GEORGE G. HOUGHTON, a Milwaukee built vessel of the old Welland Canal type now owned by William H. Marsh of Oswego, ran ashore Thursday night on the point at Cape Vincent. She had on board 24,000 bushels of corn from Toledo for ... SCHOONER G. G. HOUGHTON ASHORE. The schooner GEORGE G. HOUGHTON, a Milwaukee built vessel of the old Welland Canal type now owned by William H. Marsh of Oswego, ran ashore …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Chicago Times-Herald (Chicago, IL), 28 January 1898 The City of Duluth, one of the steamers in the service of the Graham & Morton Line, lies wrecked on a sand bar off the mouth of the harbor of St. Joseph. Sixteen passengers and a crew of twenty were rescued yesterday by the life-saving crew, with the aid of … The City of Duluth, one of the steamers in the service of the Graham & Morton Line, lies wrecked on a sand bar off the mouth of the harbor of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 4 Sep, 1870 The figures for the lakes appear to include only American tonnage. Though the figures don't actually add up, you get the idea. The total tonnage figure represents roughly 2,200 registered U.S. vessels. The figures for the lakes appear to include only American tonnage. Though the figures don't actually add up, you get the idea. The total tonnage figure represents roughly 2,200 registered …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Western Herald (Sandwich, ON), Thursday, January 16, 1840 On Tuesday last a new steamboat, built for the Hon. John Hamilton, was launched in gallant style from the works of the Niagara Harbour and Dock Company, amid the loud hurrahs of a large assemblage of spectators. She was christened the NIAGARA , is intended to run between Toronto ... On Tuesday last a new steamboat, built for the Hon. John Hamilton, was launched in gallant style from the works of the Niagara Harbour and Dock Company, amid the loud …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canadian Emigrant (Sandwich, ON), Thursday, March 9, 1832 NEW STEAM-BOAT, -- We are informed that our friend Capt. Burtis, of the little fairy Argo, is about enlarging his sphere of usefulness and enterprise. He has commenced building a new boat of greater dimensions, and on an approved plan, which will be afloat in the early part of the … NEW STEAM-BOAT, -- We are informed that our friend Capt. Burtis, of the little fairy Argo, is about enlarging his sphere of usefulness and enterprise. He has commenced building a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canadian Emigrant (Sandwich, ON), Thursday, March 31, 1832 NAVIGATION OPEN. — Several vessels have left Detroit for Ohio, and there has been an arrival from Cleveland. Grand River Navigation Company. Pursuant to a notice in our last, a meeting took place, agreeably to the act for the incorporation of this ... NAVIGATION OPEN. — Several vessels have left Detroit for Ohio, and there has been an arrival from Cleveland. Grand River Navigation Company. Pursuant to a notice in our last, a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canadian Emigrant (Sandwich, ON), Saturday, October 13, 1832 We are informed that on Saturday night last the steamers William the Fourth and United Kingdom met in the Lake and ran foul of each other. It is said that a man was killed on board the former, and the bowsprit and cutwater of the latter was carried away. --- … We are informed that on Saturday night last the steamers William the Fourth and United Kingdom met in the Lake and ran foul of each other. It is said that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 25 June, 1868 THE CHICORA . - This redoubtable blockade runner, whose arrival we noticed a few days since, is in Mason & Bidwell' s dry dock. Her sections have been put together. They were taken apart by ... THE CHICORA . - This redoubtable blockade runner, whose arrival we noticed a few days since, is in Mason & Bidwell' s dry dock. Her sections have been put together. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 5 Jun, 1883 Toledo Telegram: William Ash, only 18 years of age, had a remarkable experience on Lake Huron during the recent disastrous gale. He shipped from this port on the schooner H. C. Sprague, and on the 20th inst., when off Port Sanilac, the captain called for some one to go save … Toledo Telegram: William Ash, only 18 years of age, had a remarkable experience on Lake Huron during the recent disastrous gale. He shipped from this port on the schooner H. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), June 19, 1883 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 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, 1883 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 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 7, 1882 Large quantities of eggs, purchased throughout Michigan, are sent per steamer J. W. Steinhoff to Chatham (Ont.) where they are frozen and shipped abroad. Large quantities of eggs, purchased throughout Michigan, are sent per steamer J. W. Steinhoff to Chatham (Ont.) where they are frozen and shipped abroad.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tues, Oct 3, 1882 A BAD CRASH AND A WONDERFUL PATCHING The schooner G. S. Hazard arrived on Friday evening in a badly damaged condition. She was towed down by the propeller Jay Gould, both vessel belonging to the Union steamboat company. Meeting heavy, hard wind on this lake they put in under ... A BAD CRASH AND A WONDERFUL PATCHING The schooner G. S. Hazard arrived on Friday evening in a badly damaged condition. She was towed down by the propeller Jay Gould, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Tribune (Detroit, MI), Dec. 9, 1874 IN WINTER QUARTERS. - The following is a complete list of vessels of all descriptions laid up at Milwaukee for the winter: Steamers -- Revenue Cutter Angrew Johnson, Chicago, Saginaw, City of Toledo (being dismantled) - 4 Propellers -- Waverly, Lawrence, City of New ... IN WINTER QUARTERS. - The following is a complete list of vessels of all descriptions laid up at Milwaukee for the winter: Steamers -- Revenue Cutter Angrew Johnson, Chicago, Saginaw, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tues., July 29, 1879 NOT FOR DANCING PURPOSES The Star line people are ever on the lookout for points that will add profit to the line as well as pleasure and convenience to the patrons. But they will probably object to passengers using the upper or hurricane deck for dancing purposes. On Saturday ... NOT FOR DANCING PURPOSES The Star line people are ever on the lookout for points that will add profit to the line as well as pleasure and convenience to the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), September 1, 1842 During the blow on Sunday last, the lower lake schooner, Starkey, with a cargo of 600 bbls. of salt, stranded, while attempting to enter the mouth of the Grand River. - Buf. Com. During the blow on Sunday last, the lower lake schooner, Starkey, with a cargo of 600 bbls. of salt, stranded, while attempting to enter the mouth of the Grand River. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Evening Journal (St. Catharines, ON), January 23, 1862 Loss Of A Schooner - The schooner Isabella Ainslie, of Leith, C.W., was wrecked on the 27th December, about seven miles north of the Limestone Islands, in the Georgian Bay. No lives were lost. Loss Of A Schooner - The schooner Isabella Ainslie, of Leith, C.W., was wrecked on the 27th December, about seven miles north of the Limestone Islands, in the Georgian Bay. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 3 Aug, 1873 RULES GOVERNING PILOTS. - When steamers are approaching each other "head and head" or nearly so, it shall be the duty of each steamer to pass to the right or on the port side of the other, and the pilot of either steamer may be the first in determining to … RULES GOVERNING PILOTS. - When steamers are approaching each other "head and head" or nearly so, it shall be the duty of each steamer to pass to the right or …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 16 May, 1874 The schooner Pamlico, owned by Capts. John and Redmond Prindiville, left her dock near Wells Street bridge yesterday morning at ten o'clock with a cargo of 25,000 bushels of wheat for Cork, Ireland. About 150 persons were collected at the south end of the Wells Street bridge to see the … The schooner Pamlico, owned by Capts. John and Redmond Prindiville, left her dock near Wells Street bridge yesterday morning at ten o'clock with a cargo of 25,000 bushels of wheat …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 10 Apr, 1872 The GEN. WARREN was a 61 foot 2-mast schooner built in 1834 at Mt. Clemens, Mich. Sailors Wagstaff and McKinstry were later well-known lakes captains. The GEN. WARREN was a 61 foot 2-mast schooner built in 1834 at Mt. Clemens, Mich. Sailors Wagstaff and McKinstry were later well-known lakes captains.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
