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Geographic Location: Buffalo- Item types: Drawings
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- The Milwaukie
The MILWAUKIE was chartered to the Upper Canadian administration in 1838-39 and operated as the SIR JOHN COLBORNE. The MILWAUKIE was chartered to the Upper Canadian administration in 1838-39 and operated as the SIR JOHN COLBORNE.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Schooner in Floating Drydock in Buffalo Harbor in 1878
from F. R. Rosseel, "The Heyday of Lake Windjammers," Marine Review, May 1919, p. 234. from F. R. Rosseel, "The Heyday of Lake Windjammers," Marine Review, May 1919, p. 234.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Buffalo on Lake Erie
A remarkable coloured etching made from a camera lucida drawing by half-pay officer, Captain Basil Hall, RN of the harbour at Buffalo at the junction of Buffalo Creek and the Erie Canal. Several schooners are in port along with one steamboat, probably the SUPERIOR. A remarkable coloured etching made from a camera lucida drawing by half-pay officer, Captain Basil Hall, RN of the harbour at Buffalo at the junction of Buffalo Creek and the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - A Canalboat city in Winter
A drawing of a stretch of the Erie Canal in Buffalo packed with canal boats for the winter. In the foreground are boats named G. W. HOLT and JOHN BASHER of Buffalo. A drawing of a stretch of the Erie Canal in Buffalo packed with canal boats for the winter. In the foreground are boats named G. W. HOLT and JOHN BASHER …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Group of Mills at Black Rock
A drawing of a stretch of the Erie Canal in the Buffalo suburb of Black Rock featuring the Frontier Mills and the Clinton Mills. To the left in the foreground is a locomotive. In the centre are three canal boats. To the centre right is a tug and schooner with … A drawing of a stretch of the Erie Canal in the Buffalo suburb of Black Rock featuring the Frontier Mills and the Clinton Mills. To the left in the foreground …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Lake Shore Elevator
A drawing of a stretch of the Lake Shore Elevator in Buffalo with a canalboat at the leg while trains shuttle under the elevator at both ends. A drawing of a stretch of the Lake Shore Elevator in Buffalo with a canalboat at the leg while trains shuttle under the elevator at both ends.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - C. P. Hazard's Lumber Yard and Docks
Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Main Street, Buffalo, as seen from the Lyon Elevator
Main Street, Buffalo, as seen from the Lyon Elevator (From a Photograph by George A. Dessel) From Harper's Weekly Copyright, 1888 by Harper & Brothers. Republished from "Harper's Weekly" of August 18, 1888, by generous permission of Messrs. Harper & Brothers, New-York... Main Street, Buffalo, as seen from the Lyon Elevator (From a Photograph by George A. Dessel) From Harper's Weekly Copyright, 1888 by Harper & Brothers. Republished from "Harper's Weekly" of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Buffalo Courier, 26 Apr 1850, p. 2, column 5
At Bidwell & Banta's yard some eighty men are at work on the Propeller Ontario , preparing her for California. She is to be copper-fastened and made as staunch as any sea-going craft afloat. Permission, we understand, has been obtained for her egress through the St. Lawrence. She is ... At Bidwell & Banta's yard some eighty men are at work on the Propeller Ontario , preparing her for California. She is to be copper-fastened and made as staunch as …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - A Man Missing
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser (Buffalo, NY), 20 Sep 1849, p. 2 We find the following in the Erie Com. Adv. of Wednesday. There was a rumor current yesterday that the body of Mr. CARRICK had been found in the Ship Canal, but on inquiry, we ascertained that it was unfounded. We trust that vigilant efforts will be made to ascertain the … Buffalo Commercial Advertiser (Buffalo, NY), 20 Sep 1849, p. 2 We find the following in the Erie Com. Adv. of Wednesday. There was a rumor current yesterday that the body of Mr. CARRICK had been found in the Ship Canal, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - A Man Missing Buffalo Courier, 21 Sep 1849, p. 2 The Erie Commercial Advertiser of the 19th inst. contains the following article, relative to the disappearance of Mr. John Carrick, for many years a well known resident of this city, and one of the first individuals whose name was identified with the now extensive ship-building interest "on the ... Buffalo Courier, 21 Sep 1849, p. 2 The Erie Commercial Advertiser of the 19th inst. contains the following article, relative to the disappearance of Mr. John Carrick, for many years a well known resident of this city, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Geneva Gazette (Geneva, NY), Wed., May 12, 1819
Buffalo, April 4. The Steam Boat Walk-in-the-Water, started on Friday last for Detroit, with one hundred and fifty-six passengers. In overhauling the Machinery some defects were remedied, and the improvements and those of lessening the diameter of the Water Wheel, which by ... Buffalo, April 4. The Steam Boat Walk-in-the-Water, started on Friday last for Detroit, with one hundred and fifty-six passengers. In overhauling the Machinery some defects were remedied, and the improvements …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Buffalo Daily Republic (Buffalo, NY), Tuesday, June 19, 1849 DISASTER. ---The Oswego Times says a severe thunder storm passed over that city on Friday noon, and the schooner PRINCESS ROYAL, lying wind bound off the mouth of the river, was dismasted. The steamer LADY OF THE LAKE went out and towed the disabled vessel into port. ... DISASTER. ---The Oswego Times says a severe thunder storm passed over that city on Friday noon, and the schooner PRINCESS ROYAL, lying wind bound off the mouth of the river, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steam-boat Lost! Cleveland Herald (Cleveland, OH), 6 Nov 1821, p. 3, column 1 STEAM-BOAT LOST! Information was received in town, last evening, that the steam-boat Walk-in-the-Water, Capt. Rogers, was driven ashore near the Buffalo light-house, during the gale on Wednesday night last, and materially injured, if not totally lost. The passengers (about 40 in ... Cleveland Herald (Cleveland, OH), 6 Nov 1821, p. 3, column 1 STEAM-BOAT LOST! Information was received in town, last evening, that the steam-boat Walk-in-the-Water, Capt. Rogers, was driven ashore near the Buffalo light-house, during the gale on Wednesday night last, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Loss of the Steam Boat Cleveland Herald (Cleveland, OH), 13 Nov 1821, p. 3, column 2 LOSS of the STEAM-BOAT The report of the loss of the steamboat Walk-in-the-Water, is fully confirmed. We learn the following particulars from one of the passengers, who arrived in town a few days since by land: the boat left Black-Rock on Wednesday the 6th instant, at 4 o'clock, ... Cleveland Herald (Cleveland, OH), 13 Nov 1821, p. 3, column 2 LOSS of the STEAM-BOAT The report of the loss of the steamboat Walk-in-the-Water, is fully confirmed. We learn the following particulars from one of the passengers, who arrived in town …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Crew Abandons Grounded Ship
Milwaukee Journal, 16 Nov 1929 Crew Abandons Grounded Ship Buffalo N.Y. Battered for 12 hours by heavy seas, the freight steamer Briton was filling rapidly Friday and seemed beyond hope of salvage, according to reports received by the coast guard here. Capt. Johnson and the crew of 27 men on board since ... Milwaukee Journal, 16 Nov 1929 Crew Abandons Grounded Ship Buffalo N.Y. Battered for 12 hours by heavy seas, the freight steamer Briton was filling rapidly Friday and seemed beyond hope of salvage, according to reports …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Common Council Buffalo Daily Republic (Buffalo, NY), 27 Sep 1848, p. 3, column 2 COMMON COUNCIL.-- ... Mr. L. Barker was denied permission to occupy a portion of Buffalo creek with his floating elevator -- and certain suits against him for obstructing the creek were ordered to be continued. A communication from the harbor master informed the Council that the ... Buffalo Daily Republic (Buffalo, NY), 27 Sep 1848, p. 3, column 2 COMMON COUNCIL.-- ... Mr. L. Barker was denied permission to occupy a portion of Buffalo creek with his floating elevator -- and certain suits against him for obstructing the creek …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Terrible Gale! Buffalo Daily Gazette (Buffalo, NY), 21 Oct 1844, p. 4 TERRIBLE GALE! GREAT LOSS OF LIFE And Destruction of Property _____ Our city was visited last night by one of the most severe and destructive gales which was ever experienced here. The whole lower part of the city, extending into Seneca street, on the east side of ... Buffalo Daily Gazette (Buffalo, NY), 21 Oct 1844, p. 4 TERRIBLE GALE! GREAT LOSS OF LIFE And Destruction of Property _____ Our city was visited last night by one of the most severe and destructive gales which was ever experienced …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Light House Buffalo Journal, 19 Jun 1827 Buffalo Light House .--the contract for building the new light house, at this place, has been given to Messrs. Johnson & Wilkeson, who are to complete the work by the 15th day of Nov. next. It is to be located immediately at the end of the present pier, at the … Buffalo Journal, 19 Jun 1827 Buffalo Light House .--the contract for building the new light house, at this place, has been given to Messrs. Johnson & Wilkeson, who are to complete the work by the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), 2 Apr 1825, p. 3 It may refer to the CHIPPAWA then under construction, or to the PIONEER which was originally intended for the river and then enlarged for Lake Erie service. It may refer to the CHIPPAWA then under construction, or to the PIONEER which was originally intended for the river and then enlarged for Lake Erie service.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
