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- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), Saturday Aug, 22 1846New Vessels. The Oswego Advertiser of the 18th announces the launch of the Queen of the West. She is a beautiful vessel of the first class. Mr.Weeks, the proprietor of the West, has another vessel on the stock, which he will launch in a month. Mr. Dobbie of Oswego, has …New Vessels. The Oswego Advertiser of the 18th announces the launch of the Queen of the West. She is a beautiful vessel of the first class. Mr.Weeks, the proprietor of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner Odd FellowSyracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 15 Oct 1846 SCHOONER ODD FELLOW.--This is the name of a new vessel lately constructed at the ship yard of Mr. Thomas Dobbie, of Oswego, and which was launched at that place on Tuesday last. Her length of deck is 127 feet--breadth of beam 23 feet 5 inches and depth of hold 10 …Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 15 Oct 1846 SCHOONER ODD FELLOW.--This is the name of a new vessel lately constructed at the ship yard of Mr. Thomas Dobbie, of Oswego, and which was launched at that place on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), Nov. 18, 1871The Canals. Along The Towpath. Ex-Mayor Fish, of Rochester, who has been making a tour of inspection of the Erie canal, by the aid of a steam yacht, reached this city on Tuesday, on his return from Albany. He communicates what he saw in this vicinity to the Rochester Democrat …The Canals. Along The Towpath. Ex-Mayor Fish, of Rochester, who has been making a tour of inspection of the Erie canal, by the aid of a steam yacht, reached this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The CanalsSyracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 26 Apr 1852 The Canals. The Oneida Lake is still blockaded by ice, and boats from the east bound for Oswego will be obliged to come by way of this city for the present. Business at this point started rather sluggishly, owing to the insufficiency of water. UP to 6 o'clock last evening …Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 26 Apr 1852 The Canals. The Oneida Lake is still blockaded by ice, and boats from the east bound for Oswego will be obliged to come by way of this city for the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Battle of Big Sandy RecalledSyracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), April 30, 1872 Major Daniel Appling was born in 178 7 in Columbia, Ga., and became a second lieutenant (Rifle) 3 May 1808; First Lt., July, 1809; Capt., April, 1812; Major, First Rifle Regiment, 15 April 1814; Brevet Lt. Col. 30 May 1814 (official Aug. 1814) "for gallant conduct in capturing a superior …Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), April 30, 1872 Major Daniel Appling was born in 178 7 in Columbia, Ga., and became a second lieutenant (Rifle) 3 May 1808; First Lt., July, 1809; Capt., April, 1812; Major, First Rifle …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Dry Dock in OswegoSyracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), April 18, 1867 Dry Dock in Oswego. - Mr. Carrington , President of the Oswego and Syracuse Railroad Company , is now constructing a magnificent dry dock inSyracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), April 18, 1867 Dry Dock in Oswego. - Mr. Carrington , President of the Oswego and Syracuse Railroad Company , is now constructing a magnificent dry dock inMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Packet Boats of the Erie Canal Company
Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 27 Apr 1852 The Packet Boats of the Erie Canal Company are now running regularly from Schenectady to Buffalo, without change of boats. The boats have been re-fitted in an elegant manner, and placed under experienced and gentlemanly commanders. A boat will leave here every day at 6 A.M. for the East, ...Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 27 Apr 1852 The Packet Boats of the Erie Canal Company are now running regularly from Schenectady to Buffalo, without change of boats. The boats have been re-fitted in an elegant manner, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 6 May 1852
The Packet boats appear to be doing a good business this year, and we understand that thus far, the travel by that mode of conveyance is one third more this season than it has been before for several years. The Packet 'Monterey,' Capt. A. Luther, arrived here yesterday morning from …The Packet boats appear to be doing a good business this year, and we understand that thus far, the travel by that mode of conveyance is one third more this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 16 Apr 1853
We notice that the boatmen are caulking and painting the boats lying in the Canal Basin, preparatory to the resumption of Spring navigation. Every thing now in the business line begins to wear a more cheerful aspect. Forwarders, boatmen and business men generally, are looking forward to the opening ...We notice that the boatmen are caulking and painting the boats lying in the Canal Basin, preparatory to the resumption of Spring navigation. Every thing now in the business line …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 21 Apr 1853
The Rochester & Syracuse Railroad was opened June 1, 1853 which essentially put the packetboats out of businessThe Rochester & Syracuse Railroad was opened June 1, 1853 which essentially put the packetboats out of businessMaritime History of the Great Lakes- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 23 Apr 1853
The Jordan Transcript thus speaks of the neat little packet which runs between this City and Jordan: The packet boat Norwich commenced, on Wednesday last, her regular trips for the season, between this place and Syracuse. Such a communication between these places is a matter of great convenience ...The Jordan Transcript thus speaks of the neat little packet which runs between this City and Jordan: The packet boat Norwich commenced, on Wednesday last, her regular trips for the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 27 Apr 1853
The total amount of tolls taken in at the Canal Collector's office in this city, up to 10 o'clock yesterday morning, was $2.042.21. The Canal is now in good order east of the City, and loaded boats have continued to arrive from New York since Monday noon. No boats, however, …The total amount of tolls taken in at the Canal Collector's office in this city, up to 10 o'clock yesterday morning, was $2.042.21. The Canal is now in good order …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Large Break in the Canal
Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 30 Apr 1853 A break occurred in the Erie Canal, near the village of Orville, about six miles east of this city, on Thursday, and so rapidly was the bank washed away, that in a short time about twenty feet of the heel path was entirely destroyed. Nearly one hundred feet of the …Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 30 Apr 1853 A break occurred in the Erie Canal, near the village of Orville, about six miles east of this city, on Thursday, and so rapidly was the bank washed away, that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Another Break in the Canal Break in the Canal.
Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 10 May 1853 The Canal gave way about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, near Orville, at the place where the large break occurred a few days ago, and has caused nearly as bad a breach as the former one. About sixty or seventy feet of the berm embankment, just east of the Aqueduct over …Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 10 May 1853 The Canal gave way about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, near Orville, at the place where the large break occurred a few days ago, and has caused nearly as bad a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Another Break in the Canal Break in the Canal.
Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 10 May 1853 The Canal gave way about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, near Orville, at the place where the large break occurred a few days ago, and has caused nearly as bad a breach as the former one. About sixty or seventy feet of the berm embankment, just east of the Aqueduct over …Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 10 May 1853 The Canal gave way about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, near Orville, at the place where the large break occurred a few days ago, and has caused nearly as bad a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 13 May 1853
The Break at the Orville Aqueduct is entirely repaired, and boats are now passing quite rapidly. The first one which passed was the "E. Leaman," of Reding, at 12 o'clock Wednesday night. Business again looks lively, and we hope it will be long before it will be suspended by a …The Break at the Orville Aqueduct is entirely repaired, and boats are now passing quite rapidly. The first one which passed was the "E. Leaman," of Reding, at 12 o'clock …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 23 May 1853
On Thursday last, while the packet boat Norwich was making her regular trip between Jordan and Syracuse, she came in collision with a large, loaded boat and sunk in a short time. Mr. Carson, we understand, will soon be on hand with another "craft," to take the place of the …On Thursday last, while the packet boat Norwich was making her regular trip between Jordan and Syracuse, she came in collision with a large, loaded boat and sunk in a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- A Canal Break at Adams' Basin
Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 1 Jun 1853 A break occurred in the Erie Canal at 1 o'clock, on Sunday morning, at Kings and Adams' Basin, about 15 miles west of Rochester. A despatch to the Albany Journal states that a culvert has gone out with forty yards of the heel and tow path, and forty feet of …Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 1 Jun 1853 A break occurred in the Erie Canal at 1 o'clock, on Sunday morning, at Kings and Adams' Basin, about 15 miles west of Rochester. A despatch to the Albany Journal …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Canal Tolls
Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 30 Apr 1852 Canal Tolls. The amount of Canal tolls received at the Collector's office in this city during the first ten days of navigation, ending the month of April, the present year is $4,462.64. During the corresponding period last year, the amount received was $5,346.33 exceeding the present ...Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 30 Apr 1852 Canal Tolls. The amount of Canal tolls received at the Collector's office in this city during the first ten days of navigation, ending the month of April, the present year …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Five Rescued From Wreck
Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), Dec. 16, 1902 Five Rescued From Wreck ____ Charlotte Life Savers Succeed After Hours Of Heroic Work In The Cold. ____ ROCHESTER , Dec. 16. - Exhausted and almost frozen, four men and one woman were rescued from the schooner bargeSyracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), Dec. 16, 1902 Five Rescued From Wreck ____ Charlotte Life Savers Succeed After Hours Of Heroic Work In The Cold. ____ ROCHESTER , Dec. 16. - Exhausted and almost frozen, four men and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - The Packet Boats of the Erie Canal Company