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- Muskegon Chronicle (Muskegon, MI), Thurs., Nov. 25, 1886The scow wrecked off the harbor mouth was the 99 foot scow SOUTH HAVEN (US#23495). No G. B. MANSFIELD appears on any list I have, but a schooner MANSFIELD was sunk by collision in the same area in 1855.The scow wrecked off the harbor mouth was the 99 foot scow SOUTH HAVEN (US#23495). No G. B. MANSFIELD appears on any list I have, but a schooner MANSFIELD was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Schooner Rockaway and Her CrewMuskegon Chronicle (Muskegon, MI), 20 Nov 1891, p. 7, column 2 The Schooner Rockaway and Her Crew William Brinen, one of the owners of the schooner Rockaway, which was reported in danger off South Haven, has returned. He found the boat's crew at South Haven. They had been taken off the boat by the life saving crew in an almost exhausted …Muskegon Chronicle (Muskegon, MI), 20 Nov 1891, p. 7, column 2 The Schooner Rockaway and Her Crew William Brinen, one of the owners of the schooner Rockaway, which was reported in danger off South Haven, has returned. He found the boat's …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- What One of the Rockaway's Crew Says.Muskegon Chronicle (Muskegon, MI), 21 Nov 1891, p. 8, column 2 What One of the Rockaway's Crew Says. Chicago Times: One of the crew of the Chicago schooner Rockaway arrived home here Thursday from South Haven, on the east shore, coming by rail. He reports that the vessel left Ludington lumber-laden, but was caught in the freezing gale Monday ...Muskegon Chronicle (Muskegon, MI), 21 Nov 1891, p. 8, column 2 What One of the Rockaway's Crew Says. Chicago Times: One of the crew of the Chicago schooner Rockaway arrived home here Thursday from South Haven, on the east shore, coming …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- More About the Schooner RockawayMuskegon Chronicle (Muskegon, MI), 24 Nov 1891, p. 2, column 1 More About the Schooner Rockaway William Brinen, who with Thomas Munroe owned the wrecked schooner Rockaway, says that when he went to South Haven last Tuesday to look after the boat, members of the life saving crew there told him that they could still see the schooner lying at ...Muskegon Chronicle (Muskegon, MI), 24 Nov 1891, p. 2, column 1 More About the Schooner Rockaway William Brinen, who with Thomas Munroe owned the wrecked schooner Rockaway, says that when he went to South Haven last Tuesday to look after the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Muskegon Chronicle (Muskegon, MI), 6 Aug 1891, p. 7, column 3The schooner Rockaway is being overhauled under the personal supervision of Thomas Notter. It belongs to Munroe & Brinen and was built at Oswego in 1867. The vessel will be almost rebuilt in some respects and fourteen men are at work upon her. Captain Notter is one of those who …The schooner Rockaway is being overhauled under the personal supervision of Thomas Notter. It belongs to Munroe & Brinen and was built at Oswego in 1867. The vessel will be …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Muskegon Chronicle (Muskegon, MI), 9 Aug 1904, p. 5, column 2The steam barge Edward Buckley of Manistee, which came in here from Chicago was loading today at the Thayer Lumber company's wharf for Chicago.The steam barge Edward Buckley of Manistee, which came in here from Chicago was loading today at the Thayer Lumber company's wharf for Chicago.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 23 Nov 1883She was recovered in a few days and repaired at the Wolf & Davidson Shipyard, Milwaukee, over the following winter.She was recovered in a few days and repaired at the Wolf & Davidson Shipyard, Milwaukee, over the following winter.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), July 26, 1895PROGRESS docked in the South Pond at Chicago - from a Columbian Exposition guide of 1893.PROGRESS docked in the South Pond at Chicago - from a Columbian Exposition guide of 1893.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Free Press (Oswego, NY), April 14, 1830KINGSTON PACKET. - The Schr. Mariette has commenced running as a Packet from Oswego to Kingston. Leaves Oswego regularly every Monday, and as often as wind and ...KINGSTON PACKET. - The Schr. Mariette has commenced running as a Packet from Oswego to Kingston. Leaves Oswego regularly every Monday, and as often as wind and ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Benton Harbor Palladium (Benton Harbor, MI), 8 January 1869The schooner A. P. Dutton , belonging to P. M. Kinney , of this town, is missing. She left Chicago on the evening of Dec. 8th , for ...The schooner A. P. Dutton , belonging to P. M. Kinney , of this town, is missing. She left Chicago on the evening of Dec. 8th , for ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), August 11, 1868Launched in 1862, the scow-schooner SARAH CLOW was no backyard sailboat - she was a significant vessel of 192 tons. The SARAH CLOW was driven ashore and destroyed by a storm in the fall of 1869. Thanks to Brendon Baillod for providing some of the information used in these notes. …Launched in 1862, the scow-schooner SARAH CLOW was no backyard sailboat - she was a significant vessel of 192 tons. The SARAH CLOW was driven ashore and destroyed by a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Times (Oswego, NY), Sat., Oct. 13, 1906Obituary. ____ George Goble . To-day Oswego mourns one of her oldest and noblest citizens in the death of George Goble, for many years one of the best known shipbuilders on the Great ...Obituary. ____ George Goble . To-day Oswego mourns one of her oldest and noblest citizens in the death of George Goble, for many years one of the best known shipbuilders …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Niles Gazette and Advertiser (Niles, MI), 21 November 1835On the evening of the 10th inst., the schooner Bridget , with a full cargo and fifteen persons, including passengers, on board, anchored near the mouth of the St. Joseph river , and sent a part of her cargo ...On the evening of the 10th inst., the schooner Bridget , with a full cargo and fifteen persons, including passengers, on board, anchored near the mouth of the St. Joseph …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Joseph Valley Register (St. Joseph, MI), Thurs., 3 Aug. 1871The second steamboat on the scene was the A. C. Van Raalte.The second steamboat on the scene was the A. C. Van Raalte.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 30 Aug, 1870This is the only instance I know of of a vessel being so totally destroyed by the action of escaping air as she sank. The fact later brought about accusations that THORNTON was totally unseaworthy at the time of her loss. She was 274 gt, built by Bidwell & Banta …This is the only instance I know of of a vessel being so totally destroyed by the action of escaping air as she sank. The fact later brought about accusations …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 25 Jun, 1870Note this vessel's unusual engine arrangement, with two compound engines running a single shaft.Note this vessel's unusual engine arrangement, with two compound engines running a single shaft.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 24 Jun, 1870Campbell, Owen & Co. later became the Detroit Dry Dock Co., one of the most prolific and innovative shipbuilders on the lakes. The vessel on the drawing board in the article probably came out as the double deck passenger freighter GORDON CAMPBELL the next year. S. R Kirby, who had …Campbell, Owen & Co. later became the Detroit Dry Dock Co., one of the most prolific and innovative shipbuilders on the lakes. The vessel on the drawing board in the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 10 Jul, 1870THREE MEN LOST FROM A VESSEL. - The schooner Geo. F. Foster , of Chicago , Henry Smith , master, and bound from Chicago toTHREE MEN LOST FROM A VESSEL. - The schooner Geo. F. Foster , of Chicago , Henry Smith , master, and bound from Chicago toMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 12 Jul, 1870
NOT LOST. - Charles Peterson and John Lynch , the sailors of the schooner Geo. F. Foster , who were supposed to have been drowned on Thursday ...NOT LOST. - Charles Peterson and John Lynch , the sailors of the schooner Geo. F. Foster , who were supposed to have been drowned on Thursday ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Sat., 5 Nov, 1870
The SHIAWASEE reportedly also survived the ordeal. She was a brand-new barge, out on her first or second trip, while the WARD was a former steamer and barkantine.The SHIAWASEE reportedly also survived the ordeal. She was a brand-new barge, out on her first or second trip, while the WARD was a former steamer and barkantine.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 12 Jul, 1870