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- Rollo, Williamappeared in Marine Review, 4 May 1899, p. 19 Capt. William Rollo, one of the best known captains on the great lakes, died recently at his home in Port Huron from an attack of paralysis. He was born in Scotland, Feb. 23, 1829, began sailing at the age of seventeen and followed that occupation all his life. He was …appeared in Marine Review, 4 May 1899, p. 19 Capt. William Rollo, one of the best known captains on the great lakes, died recently at his home in Port Huron from an attack of paralysis. He was born in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Egan, William (Died)appeared in Marine Review, 11 May 1899, p. 19 Many lake navigators will regret to learn of the death of Capt. Wm. Egan, for many years chief mate of the Goodrich liner Virginia, which occurred some days ago at his home at Manitowoc. He was aged thirty two years.appeared in Marine Review, 11 May 1899, p. 19 Many lake navigators will regret to learn of the death of Capt. Wm. Egan, for many years chief mate of the Goodrich liner Virginia, which occurred some days ago at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Avery, Darius N.Darius N. Avery vice president of the Detroit, Belle Isle & Windsor Ferry Co. died at Detroit last week, aged fifty-three years. He was at one time interested in the lumber business.Darius N. Avery vice president of the Detroit, Belle Isle & Windsor Ferry Co. died at Detroit last week, aged fifty-three years. He was at one time interested in the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), Aug. 8, 1901PIONEER SCREW VESSELS OF THE LAKES. Mr. Samuel R. Kirby Describes and Illustrates Vessels on Which He Sailed - Sketch of the Ramsey Crooks - Interesting Events of Early Days. During the past two weeks the Review has received from Mr. Samuel R. Kirby of New York, father of the …PIONEER SCREW VESSELS OF THE LAKES. Mr. Samuel R. Kirby Describes and Illustrates Vessels on Which He Sailed - Sketch of the Ramsey Crooks - Interesting Events of Early Days. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), July 18, 1895It would seem that the vessel captain who will stop and back his engines every time there is the remotest possibility of a collision of any kind will best serve his owners, or the underwriters carrying a risk on the vessel. Another collision case, that of the Leatham & Smith …It would seem that the vessel captain who will stop and back his engines every time there is the remotest possibility of a collision of any kind will best serve …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 21 Dec 1899Items of General Interest. Officials of the Union Dry Dock Co., Buffalo, N. Y., report the outlook as promising for an exceedingly busy season. Among work in hand, in addition to a large volume of repairs, is the steel steamer (duplicate of the Buffalo) for which a contract was recently …Items of General Interest. Officials of the Union Dry Dock Co., Buffalo, N. Y., report the outlook as promising for an exceedingly busy season. Among work in hand, in addition …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 28 Dec 1899The American Steel Barge Co. has sold the whaleback steamer City of Everett, which was built at Everett, Wash., in 1895, to the Loebig Manufacturing Co. of Cateret, N. J., the consideration being, it is said, $200,000. The vessel will be used in the transportation of phosphate from Port Tampa, …The American Steel Barge Co. has sold the whaleback steamer City of Everett, which was built at Everett, Wash., in 1895, to the Loebig Manufacturing Co. of Cateret, N. J., …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 1 May 1899Ship Yards of the Great Lakes. The Chicago Ship Building Co. has begun the purchase of a large number of tools for the extensive addition that is to be made at once to its engine plant. At an expense of about $30,000 (including tools) an addition of 80 feet is …Ship Yards of the Great Lakes. The Chicago Ship Building Co. has begun the purchase of a large number of tools for the extensive addition that is to be made …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 1 May 1899First Contracts of the New Year. Maj. Clinton B. Sears, United States engineer at Duluth, has invited bids for constructing 8,000 feet of revetments and 1,750,000 cubic yards of dredging at Houghton, Mich.First Contracts of the New Year. Maj. Clinton B. Sears, United States engineer at Duluth, has invited bids for constructing 8,000 feet of revetments and 1,750,000 cubic yards of dredging …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 1 May 1899First Contracts of the New Year. Burger & Burger of Manitowoc, Wis., have practically completed the tug Alphard, building for Peter Schroeder of Two Rivers, Wis.First Contracts of the New Year. Burger & Burger of Manitowoc, Wis., have practically completed the tug Alphard, building for Peter Schroeder of Two Rivers, Wis.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 23 Feb 1899Sales of vessel property reported within the past few days on the lakes are: Steamer Petoskey from Northern Michigan Transportation Co. of Chicago, to Hart Line of Green Bay, Wis., $45,000; steamer Carlos Reitz and barges Agnes L. Potter and John Mark (lumber tow), from Nesson & Dovel to R. …Sales of vessel property reported within the past few days on the lakes are: Steamer Petoskey from Northern Michigan Transportation Co. of Chicago, to Hart Line of Green Bay, Wis., …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 23 Feb 1899After considerable effort on the part of officials of the Lake Carriers' Association, there is reasonable assurance that some of the private lights in the St. Mary's river will be replaced next season, even at the opening of navigation, by gas buoys. The representatives of the vessel men s arted …After considerable effort on the part of officials of the Lake Carriers' Association, there is reasonable assurance that some of the private lights in the St. Mary's river will be …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 16 Mar 1899The Consolidated Elevator Co. of Duluth has let to the Barnett & Record Co. of Minneapolis a contract for an addition to its elevator "E" of 500,000 bushels capacity. The contract includes a 1,000 horse power engine. The price is supposed to be about $120,000, the work to be completed …The Consolidated Elevator Co. of Duluth has let to the Barnett & Record Co. of Minneapolis a contract for an addition to its elevator "E" of 500,000 bushels capacity. The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 23 Mar 1899Important improvements projected by the Great Northern Ry. Co. are reported from the head of Lake Superior. The lease of the coal dock now occupied by the Ohio Coal Co. on the Wisconsin side of the bay at West Superior expires on May 1, and the dock will from that …Important improvements projected by the Great Northern Ry. Co. are reported from the head of Lake Superior. The lease of the coal dock now occupied by the Ohio Coal Co. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 23 Mar 1899To Manage Ships on the Pacific. Stewards of the Goodrich Transportation Co., Chicago, are: Steamer Virginia, Edward F. Hobert; Iowa, B. Lohse; Atlanta, Chas. McKaig; Indiana, Wm. Reardon; City of Racine, Gavin Watson; Georgia, C. B. Hamilton; Chicago, Charles Pinsoneault; Sheboygan, Burton ...To Manage Ships on the Pacific. Stewards of the Goodrich Transportation Co., Chicago, are: Steamer Virginia, Edward F. Hobert; Iowa, B. Lohse; Atlanta, Chas. McKaig; Indiana, Wm. Reardon; City of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 23 Mar 1899March of Progress. It is understood that the steamer Osceola has been chartered for the coming season to the Lake Michigan & Lake Superior Transportation Co. of Chicago, and that the steamer Wyoming has been secured for the line operating between Port Huron and the head of Lake Superior....March of Progress. It is understood that the steamer Osceola has been chartered for the coming season to the Lake Michigan & Lake Superior Transportation Co. of Chicago, and that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 4 Jun 1899Transfers of Vessel Property. Steamer J. H. Prentice and consorts Middlesex and Halsted, Shores Lumber Co. of Ashland, Wis., to Soper Lumber Co. of Chicago, $30,000; barges Alert and Advance, Stephenson Lumber Co. to Leathem & Smith of Sturgeon Bay, Wis.: passenger steamer Juliet. Benjamin ...Transfers of Vessel Property. Steamer J. H. Prentice and consorts Middlesex and Halsted, Shores Lumber Co. of Ashland, Wis., to Soper Lumber Co. of Chicago, $30,000; barges Alert and Advance, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 20 Apr 1899Output of the Ship Yards. P. H. Studer of Detroit, Mich., has nearing completion for Congressman Carlos D. Shelden of Michigan, what it is claimed will be the fastest gasoline launch on fresh water. She is 57 feet in length and 6 feet beam, and will cost $3,500.Output of the Ship Yards. P. H. Studer of Detroit, Mich., has nearing completion for Congressman Carlos D. Shelden of Michigan, what it is claimed will be the fastest gasoline …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 20 Apr 1899Output of the Ship Yards. Berger & Berger of Manitowoc, Wis., are building a steam barge for Johnson & Denessen of Green Bay, Wis. The vessel will be 92 feet in length by 22 feet beam and will be used in freight service on Green bay and Lake Michigan.Output of the Ship Yards. Berger & Berger of Manitowoc, Wis., are building a steam barge for Johnson & Denessen of Green Bay, Wis. The vessel will be 92 feet …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 20 Apr 1899Arrangements are being made at the works of the Chicago Ship Building Co. for the launch on Saturday next of the passenger steamer Illinois. This is the vessel building for the Northern Michigan Transportation Co.'s service on Lake Michigan.Arrangements are being made at the works of the Chicago Ship Building Co. for the launch on Saturday next of the passenger steamer Illinois. This is the vessel building for …Maritime History of the Great Lakes