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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 - Gobles at This Port Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 9 Dec 1912 The Buffalo Express of yesterday had an interesting article on "Long Point Island, the Graveyard of Lake Erie," and on the front page a picture of all that remains of the schooner Leadville, which went on the beach there November 23, 1883, a piece of a bow and some ribs … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 9 Dec 1912 The Buffalo Express of yesterday had an interesting article on "Long Point Island, the Graveyard of Lake Erie," and on the front page a picture of all that remains of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), Sat. May 31,1879 Wanted a Tug Boat Several days since a fellow, purporting to be from Buffalo, arrived in this city and gave people to understand that he wished to buy a tug boat to take to his home, where he claimed there was an insufficient number to do the business. How the … Wanted a Tug Boat Several days since a fellow, purporting to be from Buffalo, arrived in this city and gave people to understand that he wished to buy a tug …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Seaman's Union
Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 8 Mar 1879 Seaman's Union _____ Richard Powers, President of the Chicago branch of the general organization of the Seamen's Union, arrived in this city last evening and was met by a delegation of sailors and escorted to the Reciprocity House. When it became noised that Mr. Powers had ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 8 Mar 1879 Seaman's Union _____ Richard Powers, President of the Chicago branch of the general organization of the Seamen's Union, arrived in this city last evening and was met by a delegation …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 30 Jul 1879 At a special meeting of the Seamen's Union, held at their hall yesterday afternoon, it was resolved, that in view of the advance in freight rates, that sailors' wages be, until further notice, $1.25 per day. At a special meeting of the Seamen's Union, held at their hall yesterday afternoon, it was resolved, that in view of the advance in freight rates, that sailors' wages be, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Fisheries Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 26 Apr 1879 Oswego Fisheries. ____ But few of our citizens know that many people living near the lake shore in the Second Ward gain a livelihood by fishing, but such is the fact. The fishing ground at this season of the year extends from a point near abreast of Four-mile Point, including … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 26 Apr 1879 Oswego Fisheries. ____ But few of our citizens know that many people living near the lake shore in the Second Ward gain a livelihood by fishing, but such is the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Seamen's Union Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 10 Mar 1879 Seamen's Union The Seamen's Union at this port promises to be a strong organization. Last Saturday over 100 men who plow the blue waters of the lakes, enrolled themselves at the Reciprocity House. The initiation fee is two dollars per man, but by a provision of the by-laws a member … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 10 Mar 1879 Seamen's Union The Seamen's Union at this port promises to be a strong organization. Last Saturday over 100 men who plow the blue waters of the lakes, enrolled themselves at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Fast Sailing Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 11 Nov 1878 Fast Sailing. Several Captains were in N.S. Stone's chandlery store Saturday night talking about fast sailing, when Captain Geo. Tait, of the schooner Two Friends, made the bold assertion that he had run from Milwaukee to Chicago, 90 miles, in his schooner, which was flying light, ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 11 Nov 1878 Fast Sailing. Several Captains were in N.S. Stone's chandlery store Saturday night talking about fast sailing, when Captain Geo. Tait, of the schooner Two Friends, made the bold assertion that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Into the River Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 25 Nov 1878 Into the River Captain Alex Keith, of the schooner Trade Wind, in boarding his schooner early last evening near the Northwestern elevator, slipped in climbing over a canal boat and fell into the river between the vessel and the canal boat, striking his head heavily on the wail of ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 25 Nov 1878 Into the River Captain Alex Keith, of the schooner Trade Wind, in boarding his schooner early last evening near the Northwestern elevator, slipped in climbing over a canal boat and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 24 Jun 1879 It is surmised that Mr. M.J. Cummings will name his new schooner, now being built at Goble & Macfarlane's yard, "Leadville," in honor of the young city in Colorado where he and Mr. Nicholas Finn have a smelter. We trust that she may "pan out: as well as have the … It is surmised that Mr. M.J. Cummings will name his new schooner, now being built at Goble & Macfarlane's yard, "Leadville," in honor of the young city in Colorado where …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- An Extensive Builder. Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 2 Jul 1879 The schooner, which will be launched from Goble & Macfarlane's shipyard this afternoon, is the thirty-eighth Mr. Goble has built at this port. There are but few ship-carpenters in this country who have done as much and as good work as George Goble. Craft that he built twenty years ago … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 2 Jul 1879 The schooner, which will be launched from Goble & Macfarlane's shipyard this afternoon, is the thirty-eighth Mr. Goble has built at this port. There are but few ship-carpenters in this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launch of the Leadville Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 3 Jul 1879 LAUNCH OF THE LEADVILLE ____ A Fine Schooner - The Vessels Goble & Macfarlane Built Yesterday afternoon at precisely 4 o'clock the lanyards which held the new schooner Leadville fast to the ways in Goble & Macfarlane's ship-yard wee cut, and the large and stately craft ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 3 Jul 1879 LAUNCH OF THE LEADVILLE ____ A Fine Schooner - The Vessels Goble & Macfarlane Built Yesterday afternoon at precisely 4 o'clock the lanyards which held the new schooner Leadville fast …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Leadville's Hitch Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 28 Jul 1879 Captain Hurley, of the schooner Blazing Star, says that the schooner Leadville was too wide, by about a half inch, to enter lock 3, Welland Canal. By dubbing her wales, which projected beyond the plank some distance, the trouble can be obviated. Captain John M. Griffin and Mr. Goble went … Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 28 Jul 1879 Captain Hurley, of the schooner Blazing Star, says that the schooner Leadville was too wide, by about a half inch, to enter lock 3, Welland Canal. By dubbing her wales, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Loss of the Schooner Daniel Lyons Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 21 Oct 1878 Loss of the Schooner Daniel Lyons The crew safe and in Chicago. Last Saturday about eight o'clock Mr. Daniel Lyons received a telegram from Captain Holland dated Chicago as follows: Schooner Dan Lyons sunk foot of Lake Michigan by collision with schooner Kate Gillett; ... Oswego Morning Herald (Oswego, NY), 21 Oct 1878 Loss of the Schooner Daniel Lyons The crew safe and in Chicago. Last Saturday about eight o'clock Mr. Daniel Lyons received a telegram from Captain Holland dated Chicago as follows: …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Fatal Accident
Fatal Accident Archibald Woods of Lindsay, Canada Lost Overboard About nine o'clock yesterday morning as the Schooner Philo Bennett, was on her way from Deseronto to Oswego a young man named Archibald Woods was lost overboard. Captain Eccles gives us the following ... Fatal Accident Archibald Woods of Lindsay, Canada Lost Overboard About nine o'clock yesterday morning as the Schooner Philo Bennett, was on her way from Deseronto to Oswego a young man …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Canal Regulations CANAL REGULATIONS. At a meeting of the Board of Canal Commissioners in the city of Albany, on the 10th of March, 1826, the following rules and regulations, in addition to those provided by law relating to the Erie and Champlain canals, were adopted to wit: 1. Every boat ... CANAL REGULATIONS. At a meeting of the Board of Canal Commissioners in the city of Albany, on the 10th of March, 1826, the following rules and regulations, in addition to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launch at Brockville Launch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the yard of Messrs. Chaffrey Bros., Brockville, on Saturday last. She is the largest class built to pass through the locks. The launch was successful, and was witnessed by a very large number of spectators. ... Launch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the yard of Messrs. Chaffrey Bros., Brockville, on Saturday last. She is the largest class built to pass through …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Launch Launch. - Yesterday afternoon, the new steamer Dawn, built for Messrs. H. & S. Jones, by Mr. Parkin, ship builder of this town, was launched amid the cheers of a large concourse of spectators. She is a good model, and went into her destined element in fine style. The Albion, … Launch. - Yesterday afternoon, the new steamer Dawn, built for Messrs. H. & S. Jones, by Mr. Parkin, ship builder of this town, was launched amid the cheers of a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Large Variety of Craft Move in ‘Lake of Thousand Islands’ Large Variety of Craft Move in 'Lake of Thousand Islands,' Reminiscent of Early History ______ WATERTOWN - Water traffic is teeming this summer through the Lake of a Thousand Isles, in volume and with a variety of craft unknown since long before the recent war. First ... Large Variety of Craft Move in 'Lake of Thousand Islands,' Reminiscent of Early History ______ WATERTOWN - Water traffic is teeming this summer through the Lake of a Thousand Isles, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner W. S. Malcolm Waterlogged Schooner W. S. Malcolm Waterlogged - Strange conduct of the Captain and four of the Crew. - Capt. Smith, of the schooner Kyle Spangler, which arrived here last night, reports to us he found the schooner W.S. Malcolm, Capt. Barck, with a cargo of lumber for this port, waterlogged, ... Schooner W. S. Malcolm Waterlogged - Strange conduct of the Captain and four of the Crew. - Capt. Smith, of the schooner Kyle Spangler, which arrived here last night, reports …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
