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Contributors: Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Groups: Toronto Leader
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- Toronto Leader (Toronto, ON), Monday, Nov. 15, 1875
Loss of the Olive Branch . About 9 o'clock Sunday morning the schooner Olive Branch, from Oswego , laden with coal, was driven ashore on the south side of the island, directly opposite Church street, ... Loss of the Olive Branch . About 9 o'clock Sunday morning the schooner Olive Branch, from Oswego , laden with coal, was driven ashore on the south side of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Friday, Oct. 4, 1850
The Storm of Wednesday. - Among the vessels which grounded while entering the harbor in the gale of Wednesday was the schooner Scotland with a cargo of wheat. She lay for a time exposed to the action of the waves, thumping on the bottom, so that ... The Storm of Wednesday. - Among the vessels which grounded while entering the harbor in the gale of Wednesday was the schooner Scotland with a cargo of wheat. She lay …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sat., July 25, 1863 New Vessel. - A new vessel will be launched from the ship-yard of George Goble , Esq., on Monday forenoon next, which for symmetry and staunchness of build will compare favorably with any sailing craft on our inland waters. She is named ... New Vessel. - A new vessel will be launched from the ship-yard of George Goble , Esq., on Monday forenoon next, which for symmetry and staunchness of build will compare …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 14, 1855 Attempted Suicide. - Mrs. Mary Ray , wife of Thomas Ray , boatswain of the Revenue Cutter on this lake last year, now on the steamer Corwin , Survey Service, at Key West, ... Attempted Suicide. - Mrs. Mary Ray , wife of Thomas Ray , boatswain of the Revenue Cutter on this lake last year, now on the steamer Corwin , Survey Service, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 9, 1850 Business On The Docks. - The harbor is crowded with Steamers, Propellers and Canal Boats. They come in from New York, Troy, and from Albany, by Canal, and from the Upper Lakes, and the Canadian ports, by lake, on the North and on the West. The docks are crowded with … Business On The Docks. - The harbor is crowded with Steamers, Propellers and Canal Boats. They come in from New York, Troy, and from Albany, by Canal, and from the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), June 5, 1850 The Horse Boat is almost ready to get up steam for Sodus Bay. Old sorrel is having an extra peck of oats, and his iron-gray yoke-fellow will have additional cat-feed prior to the first experimental trip. Would it not be well to have the inspector of boilers take a look … The Horse Boat is almost ready to get up steam for Sodus Bay. Old sorrel is having an extra peck of oats, and his iron-gray yoke-fellow will have additional cat-feed …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), June 29, 1850 Evening Promenade On The Lake. - The Piers are used for the double purpose of pleasure and utility. They protect the harbor from the severity of storms, and they furnish a most refreshing and beautiful promenade during the sultry evenings of summer. it is only to be feared that they … Evening Promenade On The Lake. - The Piers are used for the double purpose of pleasure and utility. They protect the harbor from the severity of storms, and they furnish …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Mon., April 25, 1859 "Marine News" The schooner Northerner, Capt. Disbro, bound from Ogdensburgh to the Genesee river, was out in the gale of Saturday. She left the St. Lawrence Saturday morning, and after having been out a few hours, snowing hard, with the wind gradually increading and the sea ... "Marine News" The schooner Northerner, Capt. Disbro, bound from Ogdensburgh to the Genesee river, was out in the gale of Saturday. She left the St. Lawrence Saturday morning, and after …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1858 The Osprey was built at Sandusky, Ohio in 1853 and was 247 tons. W.T. Richmond, Buffalo, listed as last owner in enrollment records, April 24, 1858. The Osprey was built at Sandusky, Ohio in 1853 and was 247 tons. W.T. Richmond, Buffalo, listed as last owner in enrollment records, April 24, 1858.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 1, 1876 Marine News ________ Sixty-Eight Years Ago. - In looking over old papers at the Custom House a few days since, we found some clearance manifests issued in 1808, in manuscript. The following is a transcript of a manifest dated Nov. 1st, of that year: District and ... Marine News ________ Sixty-Eight Years Ago. - In looking over old papers at the Custom House a few days since, we found some clearance manifests issued in 1808, in manuscript. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), July 21, 1876 The Disasters of 1799 From the Mexico Independent Probably nothing occurred in the earlier days of the town which created as much consternation and sorrow as the lake disasters in 1799. The drowning of so large a proportion of the settlers of ... The Disasters of 1799 From the Mexico Independent Probably nothing occurred in the earlier days of the town which created as much consternation and sorrow as the lake disasters in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Friday, May 24, 1878 Obituary Captain Joel F. Tyler Captain Joel F. Tyler, a living landmark not only of our early marine, but also of our early local history, died at his residence in this city yesterday, aged 76 years. Capt. Tyler was born at New ... Obituary Captain Joel F. Tyler Captain Joel F. Tyler, a living landmark not only of our early marine, but also of our early local history, died at his residence in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), July 5, 1847 While the Canadian steamer was engaged in carrying out pleasure parties some disturbances took place, as we understand, between a few sailors and some of the hands on board of the steamer as she was about leaving the dock, for a trip on the lake, resulting in a fight in … While the Canadian steamer was engaged in carrying out pleasure parties some disturbances took place, as we understand, between a few sailors and some of the hands on board of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Nov. 15, 1848 Canalboat Sunk The lake boat "Home" from Henderson, in tow of the steamer "Clinton," broke her line while coming into port this morning, and drifted ashore outside of the east pier and filled with water. She was laden with butter, cheese, whiskey, paper and 600 bushels of rye ... Canalboat Sunk The lake boat "Home" from Henderson, in tow of the steamer "Clinton," broke her line while coming into port this morning, and drifted ashore outside of the east …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), April 16, 1850 Severe Gale. - A severe gale from the northwest began on Saturday evening and continued through Sunday, up to a late hour in the night. It was accompanied with alternate snow squalls, which at times gave everything a most dismal, wintry aspect. Quite a number of vessels came down the … Severe Gale. - A severe gale from the northwest began on Saturday evening and continued through Sunday, up to a late hour in the night. It was accompanied with alternate …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), April 27, 1850 Novel Craft for Lake Navigation . - Near the Marine railway, at the ship-yard, may be seen a new craft for lake navigation in progress. It is the hull of a large canal boat, covered with a projecting steam boat deck, in the sides of which wheels are to be … Novel Craft for Lake Navigation . - Near the Marine railway, at the ship-yard, may be seen a new craft for lake navigation in progress. It is the hull of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Aug. 12, 1850 Melancholy Marine Disaster. The schooner Nekick, Capt. Sias, of about 40 tons burthen, cleared from this port on Friday the 9th instant for Cape Vincent, partially loaded with merchandize. She touched at Sackets Harbor and discharged part of her cargo on the same day, and ... Melancholy Marine Disaster. The schooner Nekick, Capt. Sias, of about 40 tons burthen, cleared from this port on Friday the 9th instant for Cape Vincent, partially loaded with merchandize. She …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Oct. 19, 1850 From the Sackets Harbor Observer. Loss of the Schooner Neptune. The undersigned, master and seamen on board the schooner D.W. Church, make the following statement in regard to the loss of the schooner Neptune, Saturday, Oct. 5, ... From the Sackets Harbor Observer. Loss of the Schooner Neptune. The undersigned, master and seamen on board the schooner D.W. Church, make the following statement in regard to the loss …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Thurs., April 10, 1851 The New Steam Tug "O. S. Howard" We understand from Mr. Abner C. Mattoon, the Proprietor of this trim little steamer, that she will be ready for business by the 18th inst. She is designed expressly for towing canal boats and vessels in and about our harbor; and we should … The New Steam Tug "O. S. Howard" We understand from Mr. Abner C. Mattoon, the Proprietor of this trim little steamer, that she will be ready for business by the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Wed., June 1, 1853 The "Trade Wind. " The Brighton Sentinel has a long and spirited account of the launch of the schooner Trade Wind, which took place at Colborne, C. W. , on Wednesday last. This being the first vessel built at that place, the launch called together two or three thousand persons … The "Trade Wind. " The Brighton Sentinel has a long and spirited account of the launch of the schooner Trade Wind, which took place at Colborne, C. W. , on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
