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- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sat., Sept. 11, 1880
Wreck of the Schooner Isabel. ____ Exposure and peril of her Crew - the Rescuers. ___ We learn today that the crew of the Canadian schooner Isabel, wrecked at Charlotte yesterday, had quite a serious time on the lake during Thursday night and yesterday morning. ... Wreck of the Schooner Isabel. ____ Exposure and peril of her Crew - the Rescuers. ___ We learn today that the crew of the Canadian schooner Isabel, wrecked at Charlotte …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Jan. 6, 1877 An Old Tar's Twister _______ The Speed of Vessels Twenty-Five Years Ago - A Miraculous Escape From Drowning _______ It was a dark stormy night - the wind howling its loudest and shrillest from the northwest, a good night for a yarn and it was evident from the ... An Old Tar's Twister _______ The Speed of Vessels Twenty-Five Years Ago - A Miraculous Escape From Drowning _______ It was a dark stormy night - the wind howling its …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Times & Journal (Oswego, NY), Mon., Nov. 6, 1854
Barque Col. Camp. - This fine barque, which was launched from the yard of Asa Wilcox, Three Mile Bay, on Lake Ontario, about the first of August last, made her appearance in our harbor for the first time this morning from Chicago, being her second trip to the Upper Lakes. … Barque Col. Camp. - This fine barque, which was launched from the yard of Asa Wilcox, Three Mile Bay, on Lake Ontario, about the first of August last, made her …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Thurs., Jan. 13, 1881 Another Rotten Steamer. At Toronto, Mrs. Emma Fisher has sued the Georgian Bay Navigation Company for $20,000 damages for the loss of her husband, B.N. Fisher, on the steamer Waubano, which was totally lost, with 22 lives, on Georgian Bay Nov. 22, 1879. Some most damaging ... Another Rotten Steamer. At Toronto, Mrs. Emma Fisher has sued the Georgian Bay Navigation Company for $20,000 damages for the loss of her husband, B.N. Fisher, on the steamer Waubano, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Constitutional (St. Catharines, ON), July 18, 1855
Steamer To Toronto - The arrangements recently affected by Mr. Wyatt, whereby the steamer Boston will ply regularly between Toronto and this port every Saturday afternoon, returning on Monday morning, cannot be without much benefit to the dust-smothered dinezens of that bustling city; ... Steamer To Toronto - The arrangements recently affected by Mr. Wyatt, whereby the steamer Boston will ply regularly between Toronto and this port every Saturday afternoon, returning on Monday morning, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sat., Nov. 20, 1880 A LANDSMAN ON SEAMANSHIP. ______ An Authority Who Wants all the Canal Vessels Beached. _____ Inter-Ocean: - if the masters of canal vessels had good courage and common sense they would beach their vessels instead of foundering outside, or foundering to ... A LANDSMAN ON SEAMANSHIP. ______ An Authority Who Wants all the Canal Vessels Beached. _____ Inter-Ocean: - if the masters of canal vessels had good courage and common sense they …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tues, 16 Apr, 1878 Here's an interesting account of the domino effect of the breaking of a piece of gear in wrecking the sails of this big schooner. The HELVETIA of Buffalo was a 793gt three-master, built in Tonawanda, NY, in 1873, and was US#95213. In 1898 she was chartered for ocean service and, … Here's an interesting account of the domino effect of the breaking of a piece of gear in wrecking the sails of this big schooner. The HELVETIA of Buffalo was a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Tues., Aug. 13, 1839 Accident on the Lake. - Last Friday morning about one o'clock, the steamers United States and Great Britain, the former on her passage up, the latter on her passage down the lake, while on their regular trips between this place and Lewiston, came in contact while passing near the ... Accident on the Lake. - Last Friday morning about one o'clock, the steamers United States and Great Britain, the former on her passage up, the latter on her passage down …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), July 16, 1884 THE EIGHT DISTRICT STEAM TONNAGE AND INSPECTION REPORT _______ Over 1,500,000 Passengers Carried Without the Loss of One _______ Report of the Supervising Inspector of Steam Vessels The report of Joseph Cook, supervising inspector of steam vessels of the ... THE EIGHT DISTRICT STEAM TONNAGE AND INSPECTION REPORT _______ Over 1,500,000 Passengers Carried Without the Loss of One _______ Report of the Supervising Inspector of Steam Vessels The report of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Thursday May 30, 1867 TO SHIP AND BOAT OWNERS A card from the owners and proprietors of the ship and boat yards appearing in the columns of your paper, Mr. Editor stating that the Ship Carpenters and Caulkers' Protective Union attempted virtually to manage, or mismanage, their yards, and strove to ... TO SHIP AND BOAT OWNERS A card from the owners and proprietors of the ship and boat yards appearing in the columns of your paper, Mr. Editor stating that the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Times (Oswego, NY), Saturday , Nov.8, 1856 Perilous Situation of Men on Board the J.G. Deshler. Just as we go to press we learn that forty-three farmers who went on board the schooner Deshler, ashore about 9 miles up the lake, this morning, for the purpose of getting off grain, are now in a most perilous situation … Perilous Situation of Men on Board the J.G. Deshler. Just as we go to press we learn that forty-three farmers who went on board the schooner Deshler, ashore about 9 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Monday, Dec. 6, 1875 Crew of the Jenkins We learn from the crews of the vessels which arrived from Port Dalhousie this morning that the crew of the schooner I.G. Jenkins consisted of the following persons: Captain John Brown; first mate, Samuel Mcdonald; second mate, John Smith; seamen William Bosner, ... Crew of the Jenkins We learn from the crews of the vessels which arrived from Port Dalhousie this morning that the crew of the schooner I.G. Jenkins consisted of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Sault News Record (Sault Sainte Marie, MI), Oct. 30, 1901 Marine The wreck of the barge Montgomery, which occurred last week off station 10 above Whitefish Point, ends the career of one of the most notable vessels on the lakes. The Montgomery was one of the earliest of lake craft. She was built in 1856 by John Bushnell at Newport … Marine The wreck of the barge Montgomery, which occurred last week off station 10 above Whitefish Point, ends the career of one of the most notable vessels on the lakes. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Gazette (Detroit, MI), 25 July 1817, page 3 Column 4 Column 4Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), December 21, 1866 "p.t." presumably means "private terms." Most listed fractions are somewhat difficult to read in the original and represent my best guess at deciphering them. Some items of interest: most of the sales of vessels across the border were transacted in gold; the famous Oswego tugs Ontario and Superior were sold … "p.t." presumably means "private terms." Most listed fractions are somewhat difficult to read in the original and represent my best guess at deciphering them. Some items of interest: most of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Mon., Nov. 10, 1873 Another New Vessel Another new vessel, adding one more to Oswego's fleet, arrive in port Saturday night, on her maiden trip, with a cargo of wheat from Milwaukee, and since that time has been scanned with a critical eye by our ship builders, seamen and longshoremen. The ... Another New Vessel Another new vessel, adding one more to Oswego's fleet, arrive in port Saturday night, on her maiden trip, with a cargo of wheat from Milwaukee, and since …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Daily Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Mon., Nov. 22, 1869 Abandoned Schooner. - Yesterday forenoon the schooner Mary O'Gorman was seen drifting past this port dismasted and apparently abandoned. Along in the forenoon, O. H. Brown, Esq., got a couple of tugs and went out in search of the vessel, which was found about nine miles below the ... Abandoned Schooner. - Yesterday forenoon the schooner Mary O'Gorman was seen drifting past this port dismasted and apparently abandoned. Along in the forenoon, O. H. Brown, Esq., got a couple …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Tues., 8 Jun, 1869 NOTE: The 404 t. Canadian bark FANNY CAMPBELL had been built by Louis Shickluna at St. Catharine's the previous year. In 1877 she became what was probably the first Great Lakes tanker, when $10,000 was spent on the installation of large iron tanks in her hold for the transportation of … NOTE: The 404 t. Canadian bark FANNY CAMPBELL had been built by Louis Shickluna at St. Catharine's the previous year. In 1877 she became what was probably the first Great …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Tues., Dec. 10, 1850
MARINE. - The schooner Frontier , owned in this city, was driven ashore in the gale of Saturday night, about 12 miles below Niagara , and near Wilson . She was bound for ... MARINE. - The schooner Frontier , owned in this city, was driven ashore in the gale of Saturday night, about 12 miles below Niagara , and near Wilson . She …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 23 Apr, 1872 The 249 t. VULCAN was the sister of the large tug CHAMPION, which was famous for her long tows of schooners up and down the Detroit River. VULCAN was owned by Livingston & Co., Detroit. It can well be imagined the chaos caused to shipping by a broken-up raft of … The 249 t. VULCAN was the sister of the large tug CHAMPION, which was famous for her long tows of schooners up and down the Detroit River. VULCAN was owned …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
